Women's Issues Therapists in Toluca Lake, CA
Your life seems perfect to everyone else, but you struggle daily with thoughts that you don’t feel you can share with anyone. You feel stuck, uncertain, and want to feel brave enough to make bold choices to maintain emotional wellness. I specialize in individual therapy for professional women facing career transitions, job loss, workplace difficulties, and significant life changes. I also offer infertility counseling (also referred to as reproductive or fertility counseling) to women and couples struggling to conceive.
Your life seems perfect to everyone else, but you struggle daily with thoughts that you don’t feel you can share with anyone. You feel stuck, uncertain, and want to feel brave enough to make bold choices to maintain emotional wellness. I specialize in individual therapy for professional women facing career transitions, job loss, workplace difficulties, and significant life changes. I also offer infertility counseling (also referred to as reproductive or fertility counseling) to women and couples struggling to conceive.
Life can be overwhelming. As a mother and artist juggling work, home, art, and time for me—trust me, I get it.
As a 20+ year wellness expert, I know balance is crucial. But circumstances don’t always support wellbeing. That’s why I’m here. Life trauma and chronic stress can disrupt equanimity. My approach is based in science, incorporating the body and nervous system into the therapeutic conversation, but it is elevated by art. I like to say, “I'm listening to the music, not the lyrics.” That means, in our work together, we get curious and go deep, offering attention and empathy to neglected needs and unconscious forces.
Life can be overwhelming. As a mother and artist juggling work, home, art, and time for me—trust me, I get it.
As a 20+ year wellness expert, I know balance is crucial. But circumstances don’t always support wellbeing. That’s why I’m here. Life trauma and chronic stress can disrupt equanimity. My approach is based in science, incorporating the body and nervous system into the therapeutic conversation, but it is elevated by art. I like to say, “I'm listening to the music, not the lyrics.” That means, in our work together, we get curious and go deep, offering attention and empathy to neglected needs and unconscious forces.
Do you find yourself mixed with emotions? Are repeating a cycle in your life and feel stuck? Often times people find themselves lost in unpleasant thoughts and feelings and it can become overwhelming. Therapy can be a journey of self-discovery and awareness that can help people overcome the challenges they experience.
Do you find yourself mixed with emotions? Are repeating a cycle in your life and feel stuck? Often times people find themselves lost in unpleasant thoughts and feelings and it can become overwhelming. Therapy can be a journey of self-discovery and awareness that can help people overcome the challenges they experience.
Are you a mom struggling with anxiety, overwhelm and/or depression? Maybe you’re new to motherhood and are experiencing postpartum anxiety or you’ve been a mom for awhile and are struggling to balance life and relationships with all your other responsibilities . Maybe you’ve feel like you’ve had anxiety your whole life and you’re ready to dampen the buzz that is always in your head.
Are you a mom struggling with anxiety, overwhelm and/or depression? Maybe you’re new to motherhood and are experiencing postpartum anxiety or you’ve been a mom for awhile and are struggling to balance life and relationships with all your other responsibilities . Maybe you’ve feel like you’ve had anxiety your whole life and you’re ready to dampen the buzz that is always in your head.
Is depression or anxiety affecting your relationships or job? Do you need help developing your creative potential? Are you coping with illness? Using my experience as a UCLA family medicine psychologist and a published author/creative writing instructor, I've helped countless people navigate relationships, jobs, cope with illness, or launch their writing careers. I am uniquely equipped to help women, writers, and the chronically ill client. As a graduate of Howard University, I was trained to treat culturally diverse clients. Using a combination of CBT and Psychodynamic therapies, I treat adolescents, adults, and couples.
Is depression or anxiety affecting your relationships or job? Do you need help developing your creative potential? Are you coping with illness? Using my experience as a UCLA family medicine psychologist and a published author/creative writing instructor, I've helped countless people navigate relationships, jobs, cope with illness, or launch their writing careers. I am uniquely equipped to help women, writers, and the chronically ill client. As a graduate of Howard University, I was trained to treat culturally diverse clients. Using a combination of CBT and Psychodynamic therapies, I treat adolescents, adults, and couples.
Alexis Stringfellow
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Toluca Lake, CA 91602
Waitlist for new clients
Do you struggle with fear of the future, trouble letting go of the past, or difficulty with your present functioning in today’s challenging world? I am a solution-focused therapist committed to helping you reach your goals to live a more productive life. I believe that focusing on positive aspects can assist you in highlighting your strengths and freeing you from the quagmire of your past, or fears of the future.
Do you struggle with fear of the future, trouble letting go of the past, or difficulty with your present functioning in today’s challenging world? I am a solution-focused therapist committed to helping you reach your goals to live a more productive life. I believe that focusing on positive aspects can assist you in highlighting your strengths and freeing you from the quagmire of your past, or fears of the future.
Whether recent challenges have thrown you off balance, or you've long felt overwhelmed or inadequate, it would be my honor to support you. Together, we will (re)connect with your knowing that you are enough & your desires are possible. You can expect to gain more meaningful balance by exploring different parts of yourself, cultivating a deep sense of self-compassion, & often there is also an identifying & upholding of boundaries on your own terms if that interests you. I specialize in working with overthinkers, those navigating relationships & men who have trouble emotionally grounding themselves & are ready for another way forward.
Whether recent challenges have thrown you off balance, or you've long felt overwhelmed or inadequate, it would be my honor to support you. Together, we will (re)connect with your knowing that you are enough & your desires are possible. You can expect to gain more meaningful balance by exploring different parts of yourself, cultivating a deep sense of self-compassion, & often there is also an identifying & upholding of boundaries on your own terms if that interests you. I specialize in working with overthinkers, those navigating relationships & men who have trouble emotionally grounding themselves & are ready for another way forward.
I invite individuals,couples, families into my practice. One of my main goals for all of my clients is to create and foster an atmosphere of support and safety. A place where they can begin to explore their conflicts and struggles, where they can initiate the search for healthy and positive solutions for emotional healing. I believe that one of the most important goals in life is to understand how to build strong healthy positive relationships. For many people just a few positive changes in this area can help them establish healthier and stronger bonds with those close to them.
I invite individuals,couples, families into my practice. One of my main goals for all of my clients is to create and foster an atmosphere of support and safety. A place where they can begin to explore their conflicts and struggles, where they can initiate the search for healthy and positive solutions for emotional healing. I believe that one of the most important goals in life is to understand how to build strong healthy positive relationships. For many people just a few positive changes in this area can help them establish healthier and stronger bonds with those close to them.
Jennifer Davis
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, BA, YTT
12 Endorsed
Toluca Lake, CA 91602
Something feels off. You’re a pro at people pleasing. At sensing what others want without even meaning to be so good at it. But you have wants, desires, goals, boundaries, too! It hurts to invisible-ize yourself. Hiding who you are and what you really need is isolating. They say to trust your gut but why does it end up feeling like your gut's the defective one? (Hint: It isn't. I repeat: it is not defective!)
Something feels off. You’re a pro at people pleasing. At sensing what others want without even meaning to be so good at it. But you have wants, desires, goals, boundaries, too! It hurts to invisible-ize yourself. Hiding who you are and what you really need is isolating. They say to trust your gut but why does it end up feeling like your gut's the defective one? (Hint: It isn't. I repeat: it is not defective!)
I am truly passionate about helping others achieve ultimate success in all areas of life. Whether you are struggling with depression & anxiety, unresolved trauma, grief/loss or are navigating one of life’s many changes; my aim is to walk alongside you through the process of self-discovery while you gain the tools needed to not only survive, but thrive in your next phase of life. There is no struggle too big or too small. If you are seeking a space to work on your own personal development, free from judgment, while being seen, heard, motivated and challenged to dive a bit deeper, you have found the right place.
I am truly passionate about helping others achieve ultimate success in all areas of life. Whether you are struggling with depression & anxiety, unresolved trauma, grief/loss or are navigating one of life’s many changes; my aim is to walk alongside you through the process of self-discovery while you gain the tools needed to not only survive, but thrive in your next phase of life. There is no struggle too big or too small. If you are seeking a space to work on your own personal development, free from judgment, while being seen, heard, motivated and challenged to dive a bit deeper, you have found the right place.
As Doctor of Clinical Psychology and Master of Spiritual Psychology, I am combining a larger spiritual perspective with clinical insight and life skill oriented pragmatism. Crisis is opportunity. We facilitate transition into your greater potential by calling forth your inherent resources. Healing comes first, so coaching the mind can become maximally efficient. Your growth in awareness can shift formerly 'unseen inner mechanics' - unresolved pain, limiting beliefs etc. Setting dormant energy and creativity free lets you experience ease in every day living and helps you create harmonious relationships with Self and the world.
As Doctor of Clinical Psychology and Master of Spiritual Psychology, I am combining a larger spiritual perspective with clinical insight and life skill oriented pragmatism. Crisis is opportunity. We facilitate transition into your greater potential by calling forth your inherent resources. Healing comes first, so coaching the mind can become maximally efficient. Your growth in awareness can shift formerly 'unseen inner mechanics' - unresolved pain, limiting beliefs etc. Setting dormant energy and creativity free lets you experience ease in every day living and helps you create harmonious relationships with Self and the world.
Do you struggle to feel good enough, no matter what you do? You feel the pressure to hold it all together and be perfect, maybe at work or with your family, which often means hiding who you are, what you want and need, in order to meet others' expectations. Sometimes you feel like a kid again, being told you can't do anything right. Your thoughts and emotions feel overwhelming, which makes setting boundaries and communicating your needs feel impossible. Especially with your parents or higher ups. You are also resilient and ready to feel better, stronger, more confident, and excited about your life again.
Do you struggle to feel good enough, no matter what you do? You feel the pressure to hold it all together and be perfect, maybe at work or with your family, which often means hiding who you are, what you want and need, in order to meet others' expectations. Sometimes you feel like a kid again, being told you can't do anything right. Your thoughts and emotions feel overwhelming, which makes setting boundaries and communicating your needs feel impossible. Especially with your parents or higher ups. You are also resilient and ready to feel better, stronger, more confident, and excited about your life again.
A person's wellbeing can change over time depending on their circumstances. When the demands of life start to exceed our resources and coping, it can take a toll on our mental and physical health. Feelings of anxiety, stress, sadness and depression can begin to cloud our daily experiences and decrease the sense of fulfillment and joy. I utilize techniques to help alleviate these negative sensations and thoughts, keeping you grounded in the present, enhancing your inherent abilities to heal and work on plans for a more hopeful future. I work with adults. I offer a BIPOC & LBGTQ + Safe Place.
A person's wellbeing can change over time depending on their circumstances. When the demands of life start to exceed our resources and coping, it can take a toll on our mental and physical health. Feelings of anxiety, stress, sadness and depression can begin to cloud our daily experiences and decrease the sense of fulfillment and joy. I utilize techniques to help alleviate these negative sensations and thoughts, keeping you grounded in the present, enhancing your inherent abilities to heal and work on plans for a more hopeful future. I work with adults. I offer a BIPOC & LBGTQ + Safe Place.
With warmth and sincerity, I welcome people who seek to heal wounds of the past and achieve peak levels of performance. I have expertise in the areas of trauma, LGBTQ+, and BIPOC. Additionally, I am certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR.) My approach to therapy is person-centered and flexible. I primarily use EMDR accompanied by parts work and skills building. This approach is highly flexible and attachment-based.
With warmth and sincerity, I welcome people who seek to heal wounds of the past and achieve peak levels of performance. I have expertise in the areas of trauma, LGBTQ+, and BIPOC. Additionally, I am certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR.) My approach to therapy is person-centered and flexible. I primarily use EMDR accompanied by parts work and skills building. This approach is highly flexible and attachment-based.
"Love has to be with elevated conditions", Martin Luther King. I pride my office on a few values: 1) unconditional love and 2)No baloney counseling . I love you, but we need to get to the point! :)
"Love has to be with elevated conditions", Martin Luther King. I pride my office on a few values: 1) unconditional love and 2)No baloney counseling . I love you, but we need to get to the point! :)
What is the nature of consciousness? Navigating the challenges of life and death can be inevitable and isolating, often accompanied by a whirlwind of feelings that may seem impossible to understand. I provide a safe and supportive space for finding moments of peace amidst the turbulence of the unique emotional complexities you're facing. Together, we will find the right approach that will lead you to meaning, empowerment, and resilience within your profound human experience.
What is the nature of consciousness? Navigating the challenges of life and death can be inevitable and isolating, often accompanied by a whirlwind of feelings that may seem impossible to understand. I provide a safe and supportive space for finding moments of peace amidst the turbulence of the unique emotional complexities you're facing. Together, we will find the right approach that will lead you to meaning, empowerment, and resilience within your profound human experience.
Everyone has a story to tell, to share, and to shape. Let's discuss your story. Our work together will be a journey of exploring the source of your distress and how to alleviate it. I like to use a combination of cognitive-behavioral techniques for faster results and a more in-depth process (if needed, and if so desired) to explore lifelong issues to identify triggers and obstacles throughout lifespan development. Working together, we can find ways to unlock whatever it is that creates negative experiences and feelings in your life. The goal? Free yourself to live the life you want.
Everyone has a story to tell, to share, and to shape. Let's discuss your story. Our work together will be a journey of exploring the source of your distress and how to alleviate it. I like to use a combination of cognitive-behavioral techniques for faster results and a more in-depth process (if needed, and if so desired) to explore lifelong issues to identify triggers and obstacles throughout lifespan development. Working together, we can find ways to unlock whatever it is that creates negative experiences and feelings in your life. The goal? Free yourself to live the life you want.
EMDR & TELEHEALTH! Trauma healing, holistic wellness, self-empowerment, stress management, balance, spirituality, and living authentically are at the core of my practice. My wellness awakening is about your ability to transform, grow, change, connect, and create a new pattern of thinking that aligns with your personal life vision. It is my hope that our meeting would be an opportunity for you to discover what it is you want in life and how to create the shifts within yourself to get to where you want to be. I look forward to experiencing life from your perspective and hope to help illuminate within you whatever you are seeking.
EMDR & TELEHEALTH! Trauma healing, holistic wellness, self-empowerment, stress management, balance, spirituality, and living authentically are at the core of my practice. My wellness awakening is about your ability to transform, grow, change, connect, and create a new pattern of thinking that aligns with your personal life vision. It is my hope that our meeting would be an opportunity for you to discover what it is you want in life and how to create the shifts within yourself to get to where you want to be. I look forward to experiencing life from your perspective and hope to help illuminate within you whatever you are seeking.
It's hard to be human! I’m here to help you move through the messy, beautiful complexity of life with authenticity, compassion, & humor. As a child of Iranian immigrants, I get the challenges of navigating the intersection of culture & identity. Also an artist and intuitive, I'm deeply passionate about collaboration, self-exploration, and celebrating the unique complexity that makes you, you! Together, we will work to lovingly reconnect with parts of yourself that may have been neglected for reasons beyond your control or understanding.
It's hard to be human! I’m here to help you move through the messy, beautiful complexity of life with authenticity, compassion, & humor. As a child of Iranian immigrants, I get the challenges of navigating the intersection of culture & identity. Also an artist and intuitive, I'm deeply passionate about collaboration, self-exploration, and celebrating the unique complexity that makes you, you! Together, we will work to lovingly reconnect with parts of yourself that may have been neglected for reasons beyond your control or understanding.
Are you struggling to end the cycle of thinking that stops you from moving forward and having what you want in love and sex? Do you want to create happy, healthy relationships that are rooted in trust, security, intimacy, and great communication? Do you want a fulfilling sex life? For 20 years I’ve been in private practice and an expert on UK/US TV helping thousands of people just like you have whole-life success and happiness. You too can let go of the past,overcome limiting beliefs, reset thinking patterns, transform trauma, feel positive emotions, increase sexual enjoyment, and create a new version of yourself, one that you LOVE.
Are you struggling to end the cycle of thinking that stops you from moving forward and having what you want in love and sex? Do you want to create happy, healthy relationships that are rooted in trust, security, intimacy, and great communication? Do you want a fulfilling sex life? For 20 years I’ve been in private practice and an expert on UK/US TV helping thousands of people just like you have whole-life success and happiness. You too can let go of the past,overcome limiting beliefs, reset thinking patterns, transform trauma, feel positive emotions, increase sexual enjoyment, and create a new version of yourself, one that you LOVE.
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Women's Issues Therapists
How do you encourage a woman to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the person while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Offering specific examples of how an individual may be suffering, and what effects it has on them, should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.
How can women prepare for therapy?
Women can prepare for therapy by being willing to talk about their past experiences and their private thoughts. Before a session, an individual may want to reflect on how they’ve felt since the last session and what’s happened in their lives. Between sessions, it can be useful to write down notes about their reaction to a given event or how they felt at a particular time.
How long does therapy for women’s issues often last?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual and the challenges they face. Therapy types like Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Prolonged exposure therapy (PET), and Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. In some cases, such as for women with eating disorders, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
How can women overcome stigma around specific challenges in order to seek therapy?
Women dealing with domestic abuse, sexual assault, eating disorders, and any other number of troubles may feel a stigma around seeking help. It’s important to remember that these issues are not uncommon and there is no shame in getting help for them. Therapy is confidential, and women can talk about their experiences without fear of judgment. Seeking therapy can be a courageous and liberating act, and an important step toward healing and recovery.