Multiracial Therapists in Van Nuys, CA
You may be successful, accomplished, and deeply capable—the person others rely on, admire, or believe has it all together—while privately feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, unseen, or unsure why something still feels missing. I specialize in working with high-achieving professionals, women in demanding roles, and individuals navigating the quiet emotional weight that often lies behind outward success.
Therapy can provide a space where you no longer need to perform strength, carry everything alone, or minimize your pain simply because you are functioning well. I
You may be successful, accomplished, and deeply capable—the person others rely on, admire, or believe has it all together—while privately feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, unseen, or unsure why something still feels missing. I specialize in working with high-achieving professionals, women in demanding roles, and individuals navigating the quiet emotional weight that often lies behind outward success.
Therapy can provide a space where you no longer need to perform strength, carry everything alone, or minimize your pain simply because you are functioning well. I
Hello, I’m Ayaz Husain, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist dedicated to helping individuals find strength and resilience through life’s challenges. I have extensive experience working with people in crisis, survivors of trauma, and those facing complex mental health issues, and I’m here to provide a safe, compassionate space where we can work together to achieve our goals. My approach is collaborative and tailored to your unique needs, and I look forward to supporting you on your journey toward healing and growth.
Hello, I’m Ayaz Husain, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist dedicated to helping individuals find strength and resilience through life’s challenges. I have extensive experience working with people in crisis, survivors of trauma, and those facing complex mental health issues, and I’m here to provide a safe, compassionate space where we can work together to achieve our goals. My approach is collaborative and tailored to your unique needs, and I look forward to supporting you on your journey toward healing and growth.
Life is sprinkled with peaks and valleys. I am grateful to partner with clients to help soften hard edges, find ease with traumatic past events, and connect with their true selves and others. My passion lies in addressing trauma and relational issues and unlocking gentleness and connection within oneself. I believe that trauma can be stored in the body and that body awareness and gentle coping skills can ease triggers and long-term stress. I promote empathy, acceptance and compassion to further harness clients’ strengths and tackle life’s obstacles.
Life is sprinkled with peaks and valleys. I am grateful to partner with clients to help soften hard edges, find ease with traumatic past events, and connect with their true selves and others. My passion lies in addressing trauma and relational issues and unlocking gentleness and connection within oneself. I believe that trauma can be stored in the body and that body awareness and gentle coping skills can ease triggers and long-term stress. I promote empathy, acceptance and compassion to further harness clients’ strengths and tackle life’s obstacles.
I believe that all of us, at one time or another, can benefit from support in our search to better understand ourselves and our pasts, to find greater ease and belonging in our lives and bodies, and to live in growing alignment with our integrity. I’ve seen how therapy can help us find some steady ground upon which to build a life closer to the one that we imagine. I’ve seen how when we have places where it is safe to “fall apart,” we can actually begin the careful work of coming back together.
I believe that all of us, at one time or another, can benefit from support in our search to better understand ourselves and our pasts, to find greater ease and belonging in our lives and bodies, and to live in growing alignment with our integrity. I’ve seen how therapy can help us find some steady ground upon which to build a life closer to the one that we imagine. I’ve seen how when we have places where it is safe to “fall apart,” we can actually begin the careful work of coming back together.
One of the bravest things you can do is ask for help. Imagine traveling on a path and not knowing where you are headed. I imagine you might feel lost, afraid, alone, and unsure of which way to go. Perhaps you have suffered from uncontrollable worry, depression, or loss. Know that you are not alone. Discovering your inherent gifts, strengths/weaknesses, and setbacks can lead to healing for now, for tomorrow, and for the rest of your life. What if you had a travel partner to help support and navigate life's road map? I want to join you on this journey of self-discovery.
One of the bravest things you can do is ask for help. Imagine traveling on a path and not knowing where you are headed. I imagine you might feel lost, afraid, alone, and unsure of which way to go. Perhaps you have suffered from uncontrollable worry, depression, or loss. Know that you are not alone. Discovering your inherent gifts, strengths/weaknesses, and setbacks can lead to healing for now, for tomorrow, and for the rest of your life. What if you had a travel partner to help support and navigate life's road map? I want to join you on this journey of self-discovery.
I am a LCSW and AMFT working toward dual licensure in California. I hold two Master’s degrees in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University and Social Work from the University of Southern California, and I am a proud member of Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology. I specialize in working with traumatic events, childhood trauma, anxiety, shame, attachment wounds, self-criticism, and self-worth concerns. I offer a relational, trauma-informed approach that prioritizes safety, attunement, and collaboration.I offer a trauma-informed, relational approach that supports nervous system regulation and internal safety.
I am a LCSW and AMFT working toward dual licensure in California. I hold two Master’s degrees in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University and Social Work from the University of Southern California, and I am a proud member of Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology. I specialize in working with traumatic events, childhood trauma, anxiety, shame, attachment wounds, self-criticism, and self-worth concerns. I offer a relational, trauma-informed approach that prioritizes safety, attunement, and collaboration.I offer a trauma-informed, relational approach that supports nervous system regulation and internal safety.
The Pink Moon Healing Collective provides psychotherapy services by both licensed therapists and associates in addition to providing conjunctive services i.e. trauma recovery, art therapy, identity exploration, and therapeutic yoga offerings to enhance the therapeutic and healing process.
The Pink Moon Healing Collective provides psychotherapy services by both licensed therapists and associates in addition to providing conjunctive services i.e. trauma recovery, art therapy, identity exploration, and therapeutic yoga offerings to enhance the therapeutic and healing process.
Tara Gill, LMFT, is a dedicated therapist with a Master in Clinical Psychology, specializing in helping individuals navigate life's complexities. Drawing inspiration from Carl Jung's theories, Tara's multifaceted approach emphasizes the profound influence of the past on shaping one's future. With a keen focus on neurodivergent individuals, Tara specializes in child development, providing compassionate support tailored to each client's unique needs. Through her work, Tara aims to empower clients to embrace their strengths and overcome challenges, fostering growth and resilience along the way.
Tara Gill, LMFT, is a dedicated therapist with a Master in Clinical Psychology, specializing in helping individuals navigate life's complexities. Drawing inspiration from Carl Jung's theories, Tara's multifaceted approach emphasizes the profound influence of the past on shaping one's future. With a keen focus on neurodivergent individuals, Tara specializes in child development, providing compassionate support tailored to each client's unique needs. Through her work, Tara aims to empower clients to embrace their strengths and overcome challenges, fostering growth and resilience along the way.
Hi! My name is Megan Chang Harty, LMFT. I received my MA in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University Los Angeles with a specialization in LGBTQ+ Affirmative Therapy and I got my certification in Social Emotional Arts from UCLA Healing Arts.
Hi! My name is Megan Chang Harty, LMFT. I received my MA in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University Los Angeles with a specialization in LGBTQ+ Affirmative Therapy and I got my certification in Social Emotional Arts from UCLA Healing Arts.
I am a Board of Behavioral Sciences certified Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I received my BA in Social Ecology at UC Irvine, and a master's degree in social work (MSW) at USC, with a concentration in Health. I hold a professional membership with the National Association of Social Workers and the American Case Management Association. I also hold an Advanced Certification in Hospice and Palliative Care as well as in Case Management (Social Work).
I am a Board of Behavioral Sciences certified Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I received my BA in Social Ecology at UC Irvine, and a master's degree in social work (MSW) at USC, with a concentration in Health. I hold a professional membership with the National Association of Social Workers and the American Case Management Association. I also hold an Advanced Certification in Hospice and Palliative Care as well as in Case Management (Social Work).
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Megan is a dedicated advocate for marginalized communities, committed to creating a safe and empowering space for individuals to explore their journeys toward healing and self-discovery. She believes that every person has the capacity and deserves the opportunity to heal, and that through compassionate insight, stigma reduction, and unconditional acceptance, individuals can develop new tools to live more authentically and vulnerably. With experience working at a community clinic in Los Angeles, Megan has honed her skills in supporting diverse populations, from children to adults, couples, and families.
Megan is a dedicated advocate for marginalized communities, committed to creating a safe and empowering space for individuals to explore their journeys toward healing and self-discovery. She believes that every person has the capacity and deserves the opportunity to heal, and that through compassionate insight, stigma reduction, and unconditional acceptance, individuals can develop new tools to live more authentically and vulnerably. With experience working at a community clinic in Los Angeles, Megan has honed her skills in supporting diverse populations, from children to adults, couples, and families.
In my solo practice, I offer a soulful space where your sensitivity is a superpower. Like a forest lit by the stars, I guide you through the deep woods of your experience. I partner with empaths and the LGBTQ+ community, specializing in healing the shame of codependency and narcissistic abuse. I also focus on mother-daughter injuries and affirming ASD/AuDHD. Many seek a holistic path toward resilience with chronic pain. Using tools like mindfulness, nature, music, and art, we’ll reclaim your purposeful life. Whether you’re a 1st gen American or navigating trauma, I am devoted to helping you make conscious, self-respecting choices.
In my solo practice, I offer a soulful space where your sensitivity is a superpower. Like a forest lit by the stars, I guide you through the deep woods of your experience. I partner with empaths and the LGBTQ+ community, specializing in healing the shame of codependency and narcissistic abuse. I also focus on mother-daughter injuries and affirming ASD/AuDHD. Many seek a holistic path toward resilience with chronic pain. Using tools like mindfulness, nature, music, and art, we’ll reclaim your purposeful life. Whether you’re a 1st gen American or navigating trauma, I am devoted to helping you make conscious, self-respecting choices.
If you are struggling with the impacts of PTSD or complex trauma, I believe there is hope for you and I would love to help you with getting free. Having the honor of working with trauma survivors over the past twenty years, I have witnessed how traumatic experiences can impact our whole sense of being- brain, body, nervous system, spirit, and belief system. Since trauma affects so many different layers of our human experience, I believe that trauma healing and recovery need to be multifaceted to help us tend to all of these layers, rather than a one size fits all approach.
If you are struggling with the impacts of PTSD or complex trauma, I believe there is hope for you and I would love to help you with getting free. Having the honor of working with trauma survivors over the past twenty years, I have witnessed how traumatic experiences can impact our whole sense of being- brain, body, nervous system, spirit, and belief system. Since trauma affects so many different layers of our human experience, I believe that trauma healing and recovery need to be multifaceted to help us tend to all of these layers, rather than a one size fits all approach.
Do you look like you “have it all together” but still feel anxious, restless, or stuck inside? Maybe your mind won’t slow down, sleep is hard to come by, or you keep falling into the same relationship patterns that leave you drained. You may feel like you’re constantly people-pleasing or holding back your true voice. Therapy can help you break free from these cycles, quiet racing thoughts, and learn how to set healthy boundaries. Together, we’ll create space for you to feel calmer, more confident, and more at ease in your own skin.
Do you look like you “have it all together” but still feel anxious, restless, or stuck inside? Maybe your mind won’t slow down, sleep is hard to come by, or you keep falling into the same relationship patterns that leave you drained. You may feel like you’re constantly people-pleasing or holding back your true voice. Therapy can help you break free from these cycles, quiet racing thoughts, and learn how to set healthy boundaries. Together, we’ll create space for you to feel calmer, more confident, and more at ease in your own skin.
I identify as a biracial womxn who embraces my own multipotentiality.
"The most important thing is to try and inspire people so that they can be great in whatever they want to do." -Kobe Bryant. Have there been times when you find yourself returning to cycles of burnout, performance avoidance or notice that you begin to fear making mistakes especially in moments that matter most? I’m here to help you recreate healthy patterns and to help you reconnect to a “flow” state on the sports pitch, in the classroom, home, office, creative set, on stage (wherever your passion is) & to help you reach your potential that feels most true to you.
I identify as a biracial womxn who embraces my own multipotentiality.
"The most important thing is to try and inspire people so that they can be great in whatever they want to do." -Kobe Bryant. Have there been times when you find yourself returning to cycles of burnout, performance avoidance or notice that you begin to fear making mistakes especially in moments that matter most? I’m here to help you recreate healthy patterns and to help you reconnect to a “flow” state on the sports pitch, in the classroom, home, office, creative set, on stage (wherever your passion is) & to help you reach your potential that feels most true to you.
Many individuals enter therapy feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about where to begin. Through the therapeutic process, clients often develop greater emotional clarity, healthier boundaries, and a stronger sense of personal agency.
Many individuals enter therapy feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about where to begin. Through the therapeutic process, clients often develop greater emotional clarity, healthier boundaries, and a stronger sense of personal agency.
You've noticed a shift. That feeling that your child or young adult isn't doing well is a painful one. You've noticed something is wrong, but aren't quite sure what it is. Sometimes it's just a shrug of the shoulder or an anxious countenance, while other times it feels like you're watching the light in them go dim. You've tried talking to your child; however, they just don't seem to be opening up. Memories of them when they seemed more energetic, happy, and even fearless lead you to believe they need help. One thing is for certain: you love your child and want your child to have the support they need.
You've noticed a shift. That feeling that your child or young adult isn't doing well is a painful one. You've noticed something is wrong, but aren't quite sure what it is. Sometimes it's just a shrug of the shoulder or an anxious countenance, while other times it feels like you're watching the light in them go dim. You've tried talking to your child; however, they just don't seem to be opening up. Memories of them when they seemed more energetic, happy, and even fearless lead you to believe they need help. One thing is for certain: you love your child and want your child to have the support they need.
I help multicultural and queer children, teens, and adults who are going through life transitions better understand themselves through exploring the intersection of their identities and society. I seek to create a warm and non-judgmental environment where folks can heal their past wounds and grow to embrace their true selves.
I help multicultural and queer children, teens, and adults who are going through life transitions better understand themselves through exploring the intersection of their identities and society. I seek to create a warm and non-judgmental environment where folks can heal their past wounds and grow to embrace their true selves.
Healing begins when you feel truly seen, understood, and supported. Whether you're navigating trauma, anxiety, relationship challenges, or the complexities of balancing multiple cultures and family expectations, you don't have to do it alone. The experiences that shaped you don't have to define your future. Therapy can help you make sense of your story and move toward lasting healing.
I have been working in the mental health field since 2012, supporting clients through life's challenges with compassionate, evidence-based care. My approach is outcome-focused, warm, and collaborative.
Healing begins when you feel truly seen, understood, and supported. Whether you're navigating trauma, anxiety, relationship challenges, or the complexities of balancing multiple cultures and family expectations, you don't have to do it alone. The experiences that shaped you don't have to define your future. Therapy can help you make sense of your story and move toward lasting healing.
I have been working in the mental health field since 2012, supporting clients through life's challenges with compassionate, evidence-based care. My approach is outcome-focused, warm, and collaborative.
I am a mixed heritage Black and Afro-Latina woman who brings both clinical depth and lived understanding to this work.
You've been surviving. Now you're ready to understand, uncover, and make sense of it all. You may be carrying grief, trauma, anxiety, or depression but inside, there's more to the story.
I provide psychodynamic therapy through which we uncover the hidden ways the past lives in the present. I integrate attachment-based, trauma-informed, and somatic theories to support actionable change. We take our time: slow, relational work built for long-lasting transformation.
I am deeply committed to honoring all diversity, including BIPOC, immigrant, and LGBTQIA+ experiences, if that is part of your story.
I am a mixed heritage Black and Afro-Latina woman who brings both clinical depth and lived understanding to this work.
You've been surviving. Now you're ready to understand, uncover, and make sense of it all. You may be carrying grief, trauma, anxiety, or depression but inside, there's more to the story.
I provide psychodynamic therapy through which we uncover the hidden ways the past lives in the present. I integrate attachment-based, trauma-informed, and somatic theories to support actionable change. We take our time: slow, relational work built for long-lasting transformation.
I am deeply committed to honoring all diversity, including BIPOC, immigrant, and LGBTQIA+ experiences, if that is part of your story.
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FAQ - About Multiracial Counseling
Why might mixed race or multiracial identity be important to address in therapy?
Mixed race or multiracial identity can shape how you understand yourself and relate to others around you, so it is natural that this identity may be important to speak about in therapy. If you identify as mixed race, you may find it helpful to speak with a therapist about identity, belonging, racism, cultural disconnection, or feeling pressure to “choose” one part of your background over another. A therapist who understands or shares your mixed race identity may be better able to support conversations about your experiences. A shared background may also strengthen the therapeutic alliance, which refers to the working relationship between you and your therapist and is tied to positive therapy outcomes.
How can a mixed race therapist support couples counseling or family therapy?
Like other therapists, mixed race therapists can support couples and families with a broad range of concerns, including communication challenges, conflict, parenting, life transitions, and relationship stress. However, therapists who personally identify as mixed race may be especially helpful when race, culture, or ethnicity are part of the concerns being discussed, such as when partners come from different cultural backgrounds and are navigating differing personal or community expectations. A mixed race therapist may also help couples and families explore how identity shapes each person’s experience in the relationship. Family members, for instance, may not experience race or culture in the same way, even within the same household. Therapy can offer a space to talk through these differences.
How might I inquire about a therapist's experience working with mixed race or multiracial clients?
The initial consultation, which is typically a brief phone or video call, can be a good time to ask about a therapist’s experience working with multiracial clients. You can ask specific questions, such as “Do you have experience working with multiracial clients?” or broader questions, such as “How do you approach cultural identity in your practice?” As sessions begin, it can be helpful to notice how the therapist responds to your concerns. A good therapist should respond with respect, curiosity, and cultural humility. If you feel dismissed or misunderstood, or if you find yourself having to explain your beliefs or cultural context constantly, it may be worth considering another therapist.
Who is included in Psychology Today's directory of mixed race therapists?
The directory of mixed race therapists includes therapists who have shared their mixed race or multiracial identity in their profiles, as well as therapists who indicate that they have extensive experience working with mixed race clients, regardless of their own background. Not all therapists choose to disclose this information on their profile, and these individuals may not appear in search results for this reason.