Psychosis Therapists in West Hollywood, CA
I enjoy working with adults (18-75+) who are struggling with depression, anxiety, internalized homophobia, or major life transitions You may be feeling stuck, questioning who you are are or where you're headed, or trying to navigate changes in relationships, sexual identity, or finding meaningful work. My goal is to provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you can better understand yourself, develop new skills, and move toward a more authentic and fulfilling life.
I enjoy working with adults (18-75+) who are struggling with depression, anxiety, internalized homophobia, or major life transitions You may be feeling stuck, questioning who you are are or where you're headed, or trying to navigate changes in relationships, sexual identity, or finding meaningful work. My goal is to provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you can better understand yourself, develop new skills, and move toward a more authentic and fulfilling life.
Starting with the initial consultation, I begin helping my clients clarify their goals for treatment, identify any potential obstacles to achieving those goals, and together we begin creating a treatment plan for success. My style is empathic, candid, and direct. I listen intently, but I also ask questions, I explore, I provide real, authentic feedback, and I use humor…I love to laugh!
Starting with the initial consultation, I begin helping my clients clarify their goals for treatment, identify any potential obstacles to achieving those goals, and together we begin creating a treatment plan for success. My style is empathic, candid, and direct. I listen intently, but I also ask questions, I explore, I provide real, authentic feedback, and I use humor…I love to laugh!
"Out beyond ideas of wrong doing and right doing there is a field. I'll meet you there." Rumi. I have over 15 years of experience dealing with individuals, couples, groups in various issues. The heart of my work is to assist you to live an emotionally authentic life in relationship to yourself and others. In the process of discovering your true self you will learn how certain emotions, behaviors and beliefs have affected your life and your relationships and you will become empowered to make important changes. My style is warm, non-judgmental and at the same time direct and confrontative.
"Out beyond ideas of wrong doing and right doing there is a field. I'll meet you there." Rumi. I have over 15 years of experience dealing with individuals, couples, groups in various issues. The heart of my work is to assist you to live an emotionally authentic life in relationship to yourself and others. In the process of discovering your true self you will learn how certain emotions, behaviors and beliefs have affected your life and your relationships and you will become empowered to make important changes. My style is warm, non-judgmental and at the same time direct and confrontative.
The mind can sometimes feel like your biggest critic—leaving you stuck in uncertainty, overwhelmed by random intrusive thoughts, or weighed down by constant inner pressure and judgment. Maybe decision-making feels impossible, “going with the flow” seems out of reach, or there are thoughts you’d never dare share for fear of how others might see you.
I’m Kaira, the owner of The Unordinary Space. Here, we create a safe, non-judgmental environment to explore the ways your mind may be holding you back. Together, we’ll build tools to cope with uncertainty, manage distress, and strengthen your confidence.
The mind can sometimes feel like your biggest critic—leaving you stuck in uncertainty, overwhelmed by random intrusive thoughts, or weighed down by constant inner pressure and judgment. Maybe decision-making feels impossible, “going with the flow” seems out of reach, or there are thoughts you’d never dare share for fear of how others might see you.
I’m Kaira, the owner of The Unordinary Space. Here, we create a safe, non-judgmental environment to explore the ways your mind may be holding you back. Together, we’ll build tools to cope with uncertainty, manage distress, and strengthen your confidence.
I have a doctorate degree in Clinical Forensic Psychology. I have worked within the criminal justice system since 2010. I have worked with all ages, Probation, Parole, and incarcerated juveniles and adults. My experience with these populations has allowed me exposure to all diagnostic mental health conditions, cultural backgrounds, orientations, and trauma experiences. This has allowed me efficiency in building a therapeutic rapport with my clients, which improves their success in meeting their treatment goals as the therapeutic rapport is the most important aspect in therapy.
I have a doctorate degree in Clinical Forensic Psychology. I have worked within the criminal justice system since 2010. I have worked with all ages, Probation, Parole, and incarcerated juveniles and adults. My experience with these populations has allowed me exposure to all diagnostic mental health conditions, cultural backgrounds, orientations, and trauma experiences. This has allowed me efficiency in building a therapeutic rapport with my clients, which improves their success in meeting their treatment goals as the therapeutic rapport is the most important aspect in therapy.
I’m an LCSW (CA, NV, NY, FL) supporting LGBTQ+ & neurodivergent folks—and allies—through anxiety, depression, and identity stressors. If you feel stuck or overwhelmed, therapy offers clarity, grounding, and practical tools. Together we’ll build resilience and meaningful change.
HEADWAY: EST: Sun 5pm–11pm - BOOK: click on "my website," link to book appointment or verify your insurance is accepted.
I’m an LCSW (CA, NV, NY, FL) supporting LGBTQ+ & neurodivergent folks—and allies—through anxiety, depression, and identity stressors. If you feel stuck or overwhelmed, therapy offers clarity, grounding, and practical tools. Together we’ll build resilience and meaningful change.
HEADWAY: EST: Sun 5pm–11pm - BOOK: click on "my website," link to book appointment or verify your insurance is accepted.
A former professor of mine once described the profession of social work as the “alleviation of suffering.” I acknowledge that when you take a step toward seeking help you are most likely experiencing some form of pain or distress. I also acknowledge that other variables come into view when examining mental health, such as environmental factors, marginalization, and stigma. I aim to approach your care with an empathic consideration of these factors. Thus, I am tasked with assisting and collaborating with you towards a greater sense of ease and comfort.
A former professor of mine once described the profession of social work as the “alleviation of suffering.” I acknowledge that when you take a step toward seeking help you are most likely experiencing some form of pain or distress. I also acknowledge that other variables come into view when examining mental health, such as environmental factors, marginalization, and stigma. I aim to approach your care with an empathic consideration of these factors. Thus, I am tasked with assisting and collaborating with you towards a greater sense of ease and comfort.
I use self-compassion training to dismantle the judgment, shame and self-blame that drive depression, anxiety and psychosis.
Healing from trauma, reclaiming power, growing from struggle and learning to work WITH emotions rather than AGAINST them are the goals I strive to support my clients in achieving. I want to help my clients move beyond simply not feeling so depressed, anxious, angry or manic. I want to help them transcend their pain, feel like they are fulfilling their purpose in life, are able to truly love themselves and are cultivating relationships that feed their soul. Narrative Therapy teaches my clients to transform the meaning of what they have been through and techniques from Existential Therapy help clients create or discover their purpose.
I use self-compassion training to dismantle the judgment, shame and self-blame that drive depression, anxiety and psychosis.
Healing from trauma, reclaiming power, growing from struggle and learning to work WITH emotions rather than AGAINST them are the goals I strive to support my clients in achieving. I want to help my clients move beyond simply not feeling so depressed, anxious, angry or manic. I want to help them transcend their pain, feel like they are fulfilling their purpose in life, are able to truly love themselves and are cultivating relationships that feed their soul. Narrative Therapy teaches my clients to transform the meaning of what they have been through and techniques from Existential Therapy help clients create or discover their purpose.
Experiencing grief and loss, psychosis, depression, trauma, or caregiver burden, and knowing how to manage these experiences can be very challenging.
I provide individual, family and couples therapy for adults and adolescents and am trained in several therapeutic modalities, including cognitive behavioral, trauma-focused, and family therapy, supported employment and education, and psychodynamic interventions. Multicultural community clinical psychology, diversity and inclusivity is my emphasis area.
Experiencing grief and loss, psychosis, depression, trauma, or caregiver burden, and knowing how to manage these experiences can be very challenging.
I provide individual, family and couples therapy for adults and adolescents and am trained in several therapeutic modalities, including cognitive behavioral, trauma-focused, and family therapy, supported employment and education, and psychodynamic interventions. Multicultural community clinical psychology, diversity and inclusivity is my emphasis area.
If you’ve ever felt like you’re explaining yourself over and over and still not quite being understood, you’re not alone. A lot of the queer and LGBTQ+ adults I work with come in feeling stuck, discouraged, or unsure whether therapy can actually help after past experiences that missed the mark. I’m a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with over 30 years of experience. Most of my clients are queer adults, and I try to offer a space where you don’t have to overthink your words or explain who you are.
If you’ve ever felt like you’re explaining yourself over and over and still not quite being understood, you’re not alone. A lot of the queer and LGBTQ+ adults I work with come in feeling stuck, discouraged, or unsure whether therapy can actually help after past experiences that missed the mark. I’m a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with over 30 years of experience. Most of my clients are queer adults, and I try to offer a space where you don’t have to overthink your words or explain who you are.
Are you ready to work at a deeper level?
Patients start healing when they are in a position to face themselves. For this, I am available to listen very carefully to what my patients say because experience and training have taught me that it is the patient's words which must lead the way. The focus is on the patient's speech, often on dreams, in order to guide an experience, which wants to restore meaning to the symptoms and thereby allow for healing.
Are you ready to work at a deeper level?
Patients start healing when they are in a position to face themselves. For this, I am available to listen very carefully to what my patients say because experience and training have taught me that it is the patient's words which must lead the way. The focus is on the patient's speech, often on dreams, in order to guide an experience, which wants to restore meaning to the symptoms and thereby allow for healing.
Joe Ricciardi (pronouns: any/all) is a licensed clinical social worker based in Los Angeles, CA. His applied studies at both California State University, Los Angeles and California State University, Long Beach helped nurture his natural skills as a compassionate and empathetic listener, and shaped him as a therapist with unique abilities to support clients along their journey. Joe's path towards his career as a mental health clinician has been eclectic, and at times non-traditional, allowing for a broad capacity to engage with people from all backgrounds and on all walks of life.
Joe Ricciardi (pronouns: any/all) is a licensed clinical social worker based in Los Angeles, CA. His applied studies at both California State University, Los Angeles and California State University, Long Beach helped nurture his natural skills as a compassionate and empathetic listener, and shaped him as a therapist with unique abilities to support clients along their journey. Joe's path towards his career as a mental health clinician has been eclectic, and at times non-traditional, allowing for a broad capacity to engage with people from all backgrounds and on all walks of life.
I work primarily with adults and teens who are experiencing depression, anxiety, panic attacks, grief, self-harm, low self-esteem, relationship issues, gender dysphoria, sexual trauma, psychosis, and life transitions.
Most people come to me when problems have become unbearable. They feel alone and stuck, and powerless to do anything about it. They come to therapy hoping I can tell them what they need to do to feel better. I provide support and guidance so that my patients do not have to bear their struggles alone. We work collaboratively to understand what is not working and why. We examine past patterns of experience to help us understand current feelings and behaviors. By addressing the underlying issues that are creating problems, we can create lasting change and transformation.
I work primarily with adults and teens who are experiencing depression, anxiety, panic attacks, grief, self-harm, low self-esteem, relationship issues, gender dysphoria, sexual trauma, psychosis, and life transitions.
Most people come to me when problems have become unbearable. They feel alone and stuck, and powerless to do anything about it. They come to therapy hoping I can tell them what they need to do to feel better. I provide support and guidance so that my patients do not have to bear their struggles alone. We work collaboratively to understand what is not working and why. We examine past patterns of experience to help us understand current feelings and behaviors. By addressing the underlying issues that are creating problems, we can create lasting change and transformation.
I offer depth psychotherapy for individuals who want to engage in meaningful psychological exploration. This work is grounded in an honest therapeutic relationship that brings unconscious patterns into awareness. Together we will explore recurring emotions, moods, or behaviors, and any ways you may feel stuck. We may also explore symbolic expressions of the psyche like dreams, creative works, or physical symptoms. Depth psychotherapy honors the past, but it is forward-looking: consciousness becomes a catalyst for resilience, agency, and change. The goal is to transform how you live, relate, and experience yourself.
I offer depth psychotherapy for individuals who want to engage in meaningful psychological exploration. This work is grounded in an honest therapeutic relationship that brings unconscious patterns into awareness. Together we will explore recurring emotions, moods, or behaviors, and any ways you may feel stuck. We may also explore symbolic expressions of the psyche like dreams, creative works, or physical symptoms. Depth psychotherapy honors the past, but it is forward-looking: consciousness becomes a catalyst for resilience, agency, and change. The goal is to transform how you live, relate, and experience yourself.
My intention as a therapist is to offer a space of attunement and care in which you feel seen and safe. Within this space we will plan an approach for our work together that feels right for you.
My intention as a therapist is to offer a space of attunement and care in which you feel seen and safe. Within this space we will plan an approach for our work together that feels right for you.
Perhaps the most important variable in therapy is the relationship between client and therapist. When meeting with new clients, I aim to establish a close and accountable working relationship as a basis for ongoing growth in your life. I give and welcome a lot of feedback, which improves the therapeutic relationship.
Perhaps the most important variable in therapy is the relationship between client and therapist. When meeting with new clients, I aim to establish a close and accountable working relationship as a basis for ongoing growth in your life. I give and welcome a lot of feedback, which improves the therapeutic relationship.
Mine is a holistic practice designed to assist you to develop insight, grow, and heal. Holistic means addressing the whole person; taking into account not just symptoms or behaviors, but correlating physical, emotional, social, cultural, generational, and situational factors involved. Rather than just applying techniques to treat symptoms, we are together investigating and resolving complex causes and origins of emotional, behavioral, and trauma-related problems. I am a trauma informed clinician, LGBTQ+ ally, and culturally trained and have extensive experience with Black, Indigenous, and People of Color.
Mine is a holistic practice designed to assist you to develop insight, grow, and heal. Holistic means addressing the whole person; taking into account not just symptoms or behaviors, but correlating physical, emotional, social, cultural, generational, and situational factors involved. Rather than just applying techniques to treat symptoms, we are together investigating and resolving complex causes and origins of emotional, behavioral, and trauma-related problems. I am a trauma informed clinician, LGBTQ+ ally, and culturally trained and have extensive experience with Black, Indigenous, and People of Color.
Unlike psychiatry where medication is prescribed to prevent your feelings from being experienced, my practice focuses on understanding what your symptoms are conveying to you. The aim in understanding the messages we receive from ourself is to make changes about the way we interact with the spaces and relationships we occupy internally and externally. In the era of Ai most of what's been described above is available to us now; however, we still want to be seen, dignified and loved as a whole person by another, and the therapeutic relationship is instrumental in providing that reference and confidence.
Unlike psychiatry where medication is prescribed to prevent your feelings from being experienced, my practice focuses on understanding what your symptoms are conveying to you. The aim in understanding the messages we receive from ourself is to make changes about the way we interact with the spaces and relationships we occupy internally and externally. In the era of Ai most of what's been described above is available to us now; however, we still want to be seen, dignified and loved as a whole person by another, and the therapeutic relationship is instrumental in providing that reference and confidence.
There is really no issue to big or too small to bring to therapy. I have seen people go through so much positive change because of their work in therapy and think it is such an awesome process. Just because we can go through life in survival mode and bouncing off our ups and downs, does not mean we should. I love to talk about everything therapy, so I encourage people to reach out.
There is really no issue to big or too small to bring to therapy. I have seen people go through so much positive change because of their work in therapy and think it is such an awesome process. Just because we can go through life in survival mode and bouncing off our ups and downs, does not mean we should. I love to talk about everything therapy, so I encourage people to reach out.
We all know that fairy tale endings are rare. For the majority of us, the real challenge is figuring out what happiness means to us. From a young age, we are bombarded with ideas of what it should be, but it's up to us to determine our own meaning. It's not easy - we're often influenced by family, friends, education, and society in our pursuit of happiness. But ultimately, it takes bravery and accountability to face each day and make choices for our own well-being.
We all know that fairy tale endings are rare. For the majority of us, the real challenge is figuring out what happiness means to us. From a young age, we are bombarded with ideas of what it should be, but it's up to us to determine our own meaning. It's not easy - we're often influenced by family, friends, education, and society in our pursuit of happiness. But ultimately, it takes bravery and accountability to face each day and make choices for our own well-being.
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Psychosis Therapists
What’s the most effective treatment for psychosis?
The most effective treatment for psychosis is coordinated specialty care. In this model, a team of professionals works with a patient to address all aspects of the underlying disorder. This approach incorporates individual or group therapy, employment and education support, family support and education, medication management (which often involves low doses of antipsychotics), and case management to facilitate problem-solving as needed.
When should people seek treatment for psychosis?
People should seek immediate treatment at the earliest indication of psychosis. Symptoms include delusions, hallucinations, disorganized or blocked speech, and agitated body movements. Early signs that a person may be developing a disorder that will lead to psychosis include suspiciousness of others, memory problems and distractibility, an inability to think clearly, rapid or nonsensical speech, withdrawal from friends or family, aggression toward others, and sensitivity to bright lights or noises.
What if psychosis is left untreated?
Without treatment, psychosis can have significant repercussions, including injuries, job loss, homelessness, financial or legal trouble, ruptured relationships, and suffering for the person and their family. While early treatment for psychosis often yields the best results, there is no point past which it becomes useless to seek treatment. At any point, treatment can make a difference.
How do I get someone else to seek treatment for psychosis?
It’s extremely difficult to watch a loved one suffer from hallucinations, delusions, and other elements of psychosis—sometimes exacerbated by their fears of treatment. Have a conversation with them in a quiet space and maintain a calm, supportive tone. Share your concerns about behaviors you’ve observed, suggest treatment, and explain the potential benefits. Listen carefully to their responses. The person may not be ready after one conversation, but with time, they may come around.