Racial Identity Therapists in West Hills, CA

La Cresheia Lee, MA MFT, LMFT I am a marriage and family therapist licensed in California, with over 12 years of experience (combined licensed and intern hours), and I hold BA degrees in Psychology and Africana Studies. I have worked with diverse clients experiencing a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, cultural & racial identity, stress management, and grief and loss. I have also helped many clients who have experienced emotional, physical, and sexual abuse, and those struggling with suicide ideation and co-occurring disorders.

Practicing from a feminist, multicultural perspective, I bring my own experience as a Chicana lesbian to my work. My career has been dedicated to working in under-served communities, including communities of color and in LGBT communities in the Bay Area in public mental health settings. Psychotherapy is a service to and the healing of the human spirit or soul. How that is accomplished is by careful consideration of each individual's story and relationship to one's inner life, to others, and to the world around.

Embark on an empowering journey of self-discovery with me as your trusted guide! As a GPS expertly navigates your route, I provide a confidential and supportive space for exploration and growth. Together, we'll tackle life's challenges head-on, address any obstacles in your path, and cultivate the confidence needed to navigate through uncertainty. With each step forward, we'll uncover your unique strengths and passions, empowering you to chart a path toward a purposeful and fulfilling future. Let's embark on this transformative journey together and unlock the extraordinary potential that lies within you!

Hi, I'm Katerina Pogosov and welcome to Fire Poppy Therapy! Like the phoenix that rises from the ashes, the fire poppy blooms from it.  Fire poppies are a unique and rare native California plant that are found after there’s been a wildfire.  Their seeds begin to germinate after being exposed to fire and from there bloom into a brilliant fluorescent orange flower.  Our most challenging times don’t have to be the end of something, they can be a catalyst for an inner greatness that we have had dormant and forgotten about.  Let’s work together to use these personal wildfires as an opportunity to not just grow, but thrive and radiate.

My name is Andrea Kumura and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who believes that working with clients is a privilege and change can be created at any age. I work with children, adolescents, and senior citizens, while also working with adults. I specialize in the treatment of ADHD, depression, anxiety, social anxiety, oppositional defiant disorder, parenting issues, and working with seniors on the challenges that aging brings. I am passionate about working with children, adolescents, parents, and senior citizens on diagnoses such as ADHD, depression, anxiety, social anxiety, oppositional defiant disorder, & parenting issues.

It is my fundamental belief that all people have the ability to grow, change, and heal. We are living in a world fraught with stressors and uncertainty, and during these times it is more important than ever to develop a sense of control and purpose in our lives. My focus is to assist you in exploring and understanding the factors that have led to your symptoms of anxiety and/or depression, and how these symptoms are impacting your relationships, sense of self, and the direction that you have envisioned your life going. As a relational therapist, I can also assist you in strengthening your relationships with your loved ones.

**Virtual sessions available** " Do you have a problem (or relationship) that you have spent countless hours thinking about, trying to solve, and maybe even seeking the advice of friends? Yet somehow you are still struggling to find a solution that works for you. Does your anxiety take over at the worst possible moment? Perhaps you wish life with your partner could be as fulfilling as it was when you first got together. Your current situation may leave you feeling stuck, but there is hope!

Whether you are coming to therapy to heal, grieve, recover or rediscover- it would be a privilege to journey with you this season. I hope to provide you with compassionate and caring support as we explore and process your story together. I have over 15 years of experience and have worked with a wide range of individuals from college students to older adults, creative professionals to family caregivers.

I have provided therapy for individuals (children K-12 and adults), families, groups, and couple sessions for over ten years. My modality is Cognitive Behavioral which means we believe it is not the event itself but how we perceive and react to the circumstance that may cause a problem. We will explore different possibilities through our session and discover what may serve us the best in pursuing happiness.

You have a very high standard for everything you do and yet, you never feel good enough. You are obsessed with outcomes because your value and worth is directly tied to your productivity levels. You often delay rest and sacrifice your own well-being. You are your worst enemy and often get in your own way because of the high expectations you have of yourself. You are constantly replaying the past or worrying about the future. You are afraid of behaving in a way that ruins the perfect image people have of you. You strive for perfection, always.

You are welcome to positively change your life. Dr. Malika is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist working with clients in the entire state of California. Dr. Malika offers a safe space of unconditional positive regard for you to totally be yourself, as you explore your thoughts and feelings. Dr. Malika has worked in the areas of child development, parenting, addiction treatment, couples therapy, premarital counseling, non-monogamous/Polyamory, LGBTQIA, foster-care/transitional aged youth issues, homelessness, issues pertaining to systemic racism, as well as joined alongside clients overcoming anxious and depressive symptoms.

Hi! I'm Kim Naraine and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) residing in California. I provide virtual individual therapy sessions for all those living in the same state. I work with a wide range of ages and specifically focus on providing collaborative care to my clients. I enjoy providing skills and solutions while teaching how to honor emotions. My passion is to connect with people in a way that makes them feel seen and heard. I'd describe my therapeutic interaction as casual and informal. I believe that therapy is a unique space for emotional healing and mental processing.

I am a Licensed Psychologist in LA, CA. I believe therapy is not a sign that something is deeply wrong with you personally, but sometimes we reach a stuck point (emotionally or mentally) and we do not know why, therapy helps uncover those stuck points to get you back on track. I have a deep interest in helping individuals gain perspective and other tools to navigate life's challenges, I focus on the doing the mental and heart work to ensure you are equipped to live at your highest potential.I utilize an eclectic approach therapy that allows me to draw from various forms of treatment to fit the needs of each individual.

It's wonderful that you took the first step to feeling better. Are you finding yourself overwhelmed by feelings of sadness? Maybe you often experience a general sense of discontent. Are you struggling with a major transition? Or perhaps you can't stop thinking about all the things that could go wrong. If you can relate to any of these scenarios, you're not alone. Many with similar concerns seek therapy to feel better. Therapy is a powerful medium that can provide many tools and strategies to help you navigate life’s challenges. I'd like to invite you to reach out to me to see if therapy could help you too.

I approach psychotherapy from a whole-person perspective and I believe therapy, along with other practices, can help us awaken to a life of meaning. In therapy I will help you identify the source of your longing to be whole, and together, we will move closer to that source, so you become re-sourced. Together we will explore your innate natural cycles and help you align to your own rhythm, so that you might meet depletion with rest and energy with creativity.