Strength-Based Therapists in West Hollywood, CA

Dawn, a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, is wholeheartedly committed to providing essential support to LGBTQI+ individuals/families, foster/adoptive families, and diverse communities. Guided by a cultural and social justice lens that celebrates your resilience, strength, and resourcefulness, Dawn embraces an integrative approach. Techniques such as Internal Family Systems, Attachment-Based Therapy, Strength-Based/Solution-Focused Therapy, Family Systems, Narrative Therapy, Community Resilience Model, and Non-Violent Communication are woven into her practice.

When someone has experienced psychosis, depression, trauma or anxiety, it can be very challenging to know how to manage and return to the life you had planned. Working with someone who understands these challenges and how to navigate a new path, can greatly improve understanding and awareness, which can be the first stage in moving toward recovery from these difficulties. Focusing on collaborative care from a strength-based approach can improve self-esteem and confidence as you move toward your goals. Understanding your strengths can be a powerful way to work on your objectives, and help you identify any changes you want to make.

My name is Dr. Shushan V. Kalantaryan (I am more commonly known as Dr. K). I am a licensed clinical therapist with a Bachelors in Psychology from American Psychological Association accredited University and a Doctors in Marriage and Family Therapy from California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University in Los Angeles. I have a wide range of experiences working in private practices, nonprofit organizations, and psychiatric settings as well as having served as an adjunct professor at California Professional School of Psychology.

I'm a licensed clinical psychologist who places greatest value in establishing an empathic, warm, & respectful environment (while modeling firm, healthy boundaries) for clients & their families. Over the last 7 years I've treated adults, children, teens, couples, families, & groups in a private practice setting. My strength-based, collaborative approach drawing on numerous techniques (CBT, DBT, Fam Systems, etc.) helps clients get the most from therapy & allows tailoring our work to your needs. When beneficial and appropriate, I work to foster a "team approach," encouraging good communication w/other members of a client's daily life (i.e. other practitioners/physicians, family, teachers, etc.).

Are you feeling anxious, uncertain, or are not really sure how to move forward? If you’re feeling stuck in your professional or personal relationships, I'll assist in finding clarity. Are you in need of help with communication skills in your romantic relationship? Do you feel misunderstood or are having trouble asking for what you need from your partner(s)? If you have ADHD, or think you do, I can help you make sense of your neurodiversity. We'll create systems for lack of concentrating and procrastination get in your way. Let's work together to determine what feels right for you, and create the change you're looking for.

I believe in facilitating patients’ understanding of themselves while using a strength based approach. My approach to therapy is naturally warm and compassionate. And I believe that inclusivity, cultural competency and patient’s empowerment are integral aspects of psychotherapy. My experience is in treating depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder and personality disorders, grief, acculturation issues, life transitions and identity development. In addition, specialize in working with patients who identify as transgender, gender fluid and LGBTQIA community.

Let's face it: Our world is incredibly chaotic right now. Our inability to control the circumstances can feel overwhelming at times. The good news is that when chaos arises, the opportunity for reflection and change becomes more urgent. My priority is to understand how your symptoms of anxiety and low self-esteem are affecting your relationships and overall sense of self. Once established, we can peel back the layers one by one and create some movement in your life and in your relationships.

You've ignored it long enough—it's time to face the problem. It can be anything—stress, sadness, worry, fatigue, doubt. It's grown and festered, infecting multiple areas of your life. You never intended to get so lost in it, and now it’s taking over. You’re losing energy, motivation and maybe even hope. It’s like it's systematically shutting down your system, one area at a time. It doesn’t matter if you’re at work or at home—the heaviness follows you everywhere, and it’s getting worse.

I love helping others! Please reach out to see if I might be a good teammate for you. I will work to gain your trust, create space for you to share what you need to. We will work to understand your fears, frustrations, self-doubts, family dynamics that are causing stress, sadness, anger, confusion, etc. I am taking clients in-person and virtually (in CA) and will be grateful to talk. If you think I am not a good fit then perhaps I can help you find someone who is. I can support you out-of-network for your insurance and offer flexibility with rates, if needed.

Hi! I offer individual therapy to California residents. I utilize an eclectic relational therapy style and specialize in working with adults who are creatives, artists, and/or the LGBTQIA+ community who are experiencing grief, depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, personality disorders, entertainment business stress, substance, body image, disordered eating, and issues with sex, sexuality, trauma, chem-sex, inner child wounds, and body image by using exploratory harm reduction techniques. Connecting with satisfaction and contentment can lead to balance, fulfilling potential, discovering meaning, and joy.

Navigating life can be really challenging and my goal is to provide a warm, safe, judgement free, and collaborative environment to assist you navigate these challenges. In my work I recognize the importance of each individual’s intersecting identities such as race, gender identity, gender expression, culture of origin, immigration status, sexual orientation, primary language and disability. It is through the exploration and comprehension of these different parts, as well as live adversities, that we can have a more complete understanding of who we are and why we act the way we do.

Hello, my name is Steven (Ivan) Cospewicz; I'm an LCSW licensed in California, Nevada, and New York. I use CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and a foundation in Motivational Interviewing, as well as Socratic Questioning. I focus diagnostically on mild to moderate anxiety and depression, as well as have experience in the more traditionally persistent diagnoses.

I’m a clinical psychologist and I specialize in therapy for adults. If you’re here, I’m guessing it’s because you are struggling with something in your life and feel like you need help. I know how hard it can be to reach out and ask for help, and I’m glad that you’ve made it this far. Therapy doesn’t have to be daunting and mysterious. At the most basic level, therapy is just two people relating with one another in a relaxed, safe, and supportive atmosphere. What makes it different from other relationships is that we keep the focus on you, and I have specialized training that enables me to foster the conditions necessary for change.

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.

If you are looking to break free from recurring negative patterns and self-defeating beliefs, or simply feeling stuck, I can help give you the appropriate clinical tools and guidance to create a more fulfilling life. I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in anxiety disorders, complex trauma, family conflict, and relationship difficulties. My goal is to provide you with a safe space to explore your internal world, cultivate self-awareness, and foster a deeper sense of connection with yourself and others. I place immense value on honoring the individual and tailor treatment to your specific needs.

I am committed to, and very passionate about, working with people to help them find deeper meaning and fulfillment in their lives. I feel therapy is a place where you can feel safe to openly express yourself, as you work side-by-side with someone who will assist you in building self-awareness, promote change, and ultimately improve your relationships and your life.

Everyone deserves an enriching life full of meaning and purpose regardless of the difficulties that may come our way. My goal is to provide an affirming space for you to develop a deep understanding of yourself, explore challenges you’re facing both internally and externally, and discover healthy ways to achieve your goals. No matter where our work together takes us, you will always receive unconditional acceptance, respect, and care.

As a therapist, I actually talk. Having authentic conversations with you is important to me. I validate and honor all your reactions to life and want to know about them. More technically, I practice eclectic asset-based (your strengths, safety and support) , attachment-informed (secure relationships), intersubjective (noticing how we relate), and Jungian (making the unconscious, conscious) psychotherapy.

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!