Therapists in West Torrance, Torrance, CA

I offer professional focus on balancing life during COVID, anxiety, depression, anger management, difficulty functioning, domestic violence, trauma, history of sexual and physical abuse, guilt and shame, family addictions and codependence, self-harm, grief and loss, multi-generational family reconciliation, phase of life transitions, multi-cultural issues, parenting skills, and forgiveness. Individual, couple and family sessions are available. My approach to therapy embraces the premise that people are inherently worthy and share a common, basic need to feel heard and validated in their relationships.

Marilyn Wallace is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and has been practicing for nineteen years. She provides individual, family, and couples’ services to improve functioning in individual spheres, personal relationships, and professional growth. Working with clients to collaboratively define problems, goals, and interventions is the hallmark of her work.

Thank you for taking the first step in your journey towards living your best life. Therapy with a knowledgeable and caring professional can positively impact your life satisfaction. While it is inevitable that many people experience emotional distress such as depression, anxiety, trauma, confusion, or hopelessness at some point, you're not alone, and I would like to invite you on a journey of self-realization and healing. Effective psychotherapy can be enlightening and bring forth new insights and perspectives that will ultimately allow you to live the life you deserve.

FRUSTRATED with the SLOW PACE of others? Having difficulty COMMUNICATING with loved ones? Can't understand IRRATIONAL behavior by a partner or colleagues? Are you accused of being TOO INTENSE, COMPLEX or DRIVEN? These are all ways that intellectually gifted individuals may feel, without understanding what's causing it. Gifted individuals possess an intellectual complexity and emotional intensity that can lead them to experience life in ways qualitatively different from the norm. This can lead to challenges in COUPLES relationships or PROFESSIONAL settings. I have spent over 30 years working with gifted individuals, and am a CERTIFIED EFT COUPLES Therapist.

We face myriad of relational and emotional challenges from childhood to adult years. When the right support to deal with these challenges is not available to us, we compensate by activating parts of our Self that may manifest themselves as anxiety, depression, trauma reactions, compulsive behaviors, etc. As a result, relationships with our others, as well as with ourselves, are affected. My goal is to guide you through healing these parts leading to a self who is more emotionally aware and connected. You will learn to live with more harmony in the present, and build stronger relationships.

Psychotherapy can be overwhelming when you are already feeling exasperated. I strive to make psychotherapy easy to understand so that you feel like you learned something new you can use in your daily life. I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience helping people who are going through life’s challenges. My priority is to give you a safe place to talk about what is on your mind, and together we can tackle the challenges you are facing. I look forward to working with you.

Hi, I am Karin Brewster, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker providing services across Los Angeles with over 7 years of experience. I have worked with adolescents and adults with a wide arrange of challenges including depression, anxiety, difficulty managing emotions, interpersonal issues, impulsive behaviors and rapid mood changes. I also have assisted many people in coping with trauma and grief/loss. I am trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Seeking Safety and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), however, I aim to tailor every individuals treatment plan according to their specific needs.

If you are struggling in your marriage/relationships or life has become too stressful and you are ready to make a change to bring hope, peace, and balance into your life, I may be able to help. My goal is to provide you with an environment that fosters change. I strive to create a safe place where you can feel free to explore, take risks, and grow in the process. I want you to feel the sense of confidence and peace that we will work on topics that have caused you pain, sadness, frustration, or anxiety. Together, we will embark on a journey towards happiness and fulfillment.

I work with a broad spectrum of individuals. As a therapist with a doctorate degree from the University of Southern California (USC), I create an environment which is safe, kind, and non-judgmental. My practice is goal oriented.

I have predominantly worked with adolescents and adults in communities who wouldn’t normally have access to therapy. I have experience working as a behavioral Interventionist treating children who have developmental disorders. My treatment focuses are clients experiencing depression, anxiety, college/career choices, cultural stressors, relational stress, and major life adjustments.

Are you, your child, or teen suffering from Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, ADHD or Autism? Are you feeling overwhelmed by work stress, parenting issues, or other life changes? Are you feeling dissatisfied with how your life is going but can't seem to shift out of being stuck? Are you in conflict with your significant other and long for an improved relationship, or frustrated due to unhealthy relationship choices? Are you having trouble recovering from grief and loss? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you are not alone and change is possible!

I believe in working together as a team and focusing on the areas of your life that are inhibiting your full potential. My therapeutic approach is rooted in compassion and understanding you as a whole person. I am especially passionate about trauma recovery. I work with clients to help them challenge debilitating fears and negative self-beliefs that can result from painful past experiences such as neglect, bullying, intimate partner violence (IPV), and sexual traumas. I take special care in helping my clients gain self-compassion and reconnect with their sense of self and inner resilience.

I believe in the importance of creating a trusting, safe and collaborative therapeutic relationship with my clients. I view each session as an opportunity to grow by working through personal challenges, developing greater self-awareness, learning to set healthy boundaries, and exploring the positive and negative styles of thinking. I believe that although treating symptoms is important, people must look at the deeper underlying issues that might include low self-esteem, codependency, or childhood trauma.

I have extensive experiences in working with individuals who had painful experiences and continue to suffer from these memories. My goal is not only to treat trauma symptoms, but to help people grow from their painful experiences. Through my treatment, you can overcome any negative thoughts associated with trauma and gain trust and confidence in people and yourself. My approach includes evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), such as Prolonged Exposure and STAIR/NST. You will learn many tools to manage your trauma related symptoms, which can be used after my treatment.

Are you a child, adolescent or adult having difficulty functioning at work, school, or in relationships? Sometimes a history of trauma, self defeating and limiting belief systems interfere with our ability to love, work and play. I can help when old ways of adapting to stressors no longer work. Change is necessary at the mind, body and spiritual level for adaptation to occur. We will work together through your transformation. You can learn new ways to tolerate what has been overwhelming and you can develop new, healthier coping skills to help you manage what was formerly intolerable about daily living.

Your inner self-critic takes up too much space in your head and you’re struggling with flipping the script. People keep saying you need to "get over it" and that you’re “too sensitive,” as if it’s a bad thing. You’re accused of either being too much or not enough – and sometimes you’re both at the same time! There's a part of you that knows there's more for you out there, but there always seems to be something holding you back. Trying to figure this out on your own has you running in circles. You’re ready to release these limitations and claim your freedom… but you don’t know where to begin.

Seeking therapy can be an overwhelming experience. I am here to make the process a positive one for you. My goal is to help you resolve issues in a safe, nonjudgmental environment. I strive to meet each person where they are at on their journey and offer hope/support that will improve your quality of life . I incorporate biblical principles in my practice; I believe it is the foundational guide to true freedom.

We all struggle and need support in times of life and asking for that help can be often hard to do. You should feel proud of yourself for taking this first step by looking for that support! My passion has always been to provide that kind of support to individuals, couples, and families in their times of need, and have made a career out of doing so. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 20 years in the mental health and social services fields. Through my journey, I have worked with clients with a variety of diagnoses, including anxiety, depression, mood disorders, personality disorders, addiction, and trauma.

I work primarily with adults who are looking to manage symptoms of Anxiety, Depression, and Trauma. I will be with you on the journey of healing to discovery, recovery, and connection to your true self. 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.