Bisexual Therapists in Westlake Village, CA

I am a Licensed Psychotherapist who provides therapy to those who want to learn more about themselves and change their lives for the better. My goal in therapy is to offer my client a fresh outlook and useful tools in order to tackle life’s challenges with increased confidence and grace. Accordingly, I approach therapy in a down-to-earth fashion, helping my clients identify what is and what not working well for them in their lives. Together, we will identify what brought you to this page and how I can support you as best as possible.

Therapy is dynamic, collaborative and always needs to be tailored to the unique needs of the individual. There is no one-size-fits-all approach. In supporting clients to meet their goals and improve their functioning, practical skills are often needed in addition to self-reflection and insight. My specializations include working with clients who suffer from issues related to anxiety, depression, PTSD, life transitions, identity development, gender exploration, and working with the LGBTQIA+ community. Witnessing clients celebrate their own successes and celebrating with them is the most rewarding experience for me as a therapist.

My approach to therapy focuses on healing, connection, and emotional insight to allow individuals, couples, and families to reach their goals and improve their lives. We will work together to tailor your treatment so that whatever may be affecting you can be worked through in a safe, comfortable space. I utilize different treatment modalities like EMDR, Emotionally Focused Therapy and TRM to bring you the best treatment for your personalized needs. Some of my specialty areas include grief & loss, PTSD, couples and family therapy, depression, and anxiety.

My clients typically come to me because they are struggling with anxiety or depression and they want to work on their ability to interact with others or improve relationships, complete tasks, sleep better or feel better about themselves; all of which may stem from past trauma. I use a variety of approaches including Brainspotting, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy interventions, Dialectical Behavior Therapy interventions, and when indicated Behavioral Interventions. I work from a strengths-based perspective to find the best parts of you and/or your family and I work to build your strengths so you can grow and thrive on your own again.

I welcome individuals navigating all life issues and have specialties in anxiety, relationships, and living with chronic illness. It is my mission to completely see and help you understand the dimensions of your world. Together, we tackle relational, emotional, and personal challenges that affect you deeply. You can sit down and rest knowing you don't have to hold it all alone. NOTE: Walking therapy and a therapy dog are available.

Art Therapy: where Psychotherapy and Creativity Converge Words are our primary method of communication, but often words can not express the complexity of our internal and emotional lives. The process of art-making provides us with a means to our subconscious that is unrefined and uncensored. As an Art Therapist, I use art-making as well as verbal therapy to help my clients overcome obstacles in their lives. My clients are not artists, but they do paint, draw and sculpt as expression. It is about the process, not the final product. Plus, being creative is therapeutic, in and of itself.

Society and social media tell us that we have to look, feel, and act a certain way to “fit in.” More likely than not, you don’t fit the typical mold that society has created and as a result you might feel like an outsider; other, different, less than, anxious, depressed, or lonely. Perhaps this doesn't quite fit your particular situation or feelings, and that's okay, too. I am here to offer you alternatives; acceptance, non-judgment, balance, and effective tools to help you live life with more fulfillment and less conflict. I see adolescents, adults, and couples/families coping with various mental health and life issues.

Talking is like medicine; it begets healing. As a therapist and fellow human being, I know life can be tough. There are ups, downs, and diagonals that throw us for a loop. Depression and anxiety can inhibit your ability to enjoy the small yet meaningful moments in life. We want to help you move past whatever thwarts your growth so you can relish those tiny moments and love yourself, flaws and all.

I offer a safe, supportive and caring space open to folks of any gender, orientation, race, or religion to gain insight and change problematic patterns of behavior. I enjoy working with kids, young adults in transition to an independent life and adults encountering life difficulties. I provide individual couples and family therapy. My specialties are with eating disorders, other addictions, self harm, trauma, ADHD, anxiety and depression.

As a queer, bi-ethnic EMDR-trained (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) clinician, I broadly apply a social justice, sex-positive, feminist, and psychodynamic approach to help my clients get “unstuck” by moving through trauma and finding clarity within the context of the world we live in. I received my Master’s degree in Social Welfare from the University of California, Berkeley and have extensive experience working in community mental health and with individuals involved in the criminal justice system. My current work is informed by my years of experience as a public servant.

I strive for new perspectives, deeper gratitude, and willingness to change myself first and, hopefully, those around me. I love working with people and helping them through their transformation and journey. My therapeutic approach is client-centered. It is designed for individual exploration and personal growth. We work together in a collaborative agreement inviting all the internal experiences that helped you develop into the person you are today. Through gentleness, compassion, patience, honoring your values, and internal experiences, we begin the journey toward the therapeutic process.

Are you struggling with worry, anxiety, stress or depression? Do these feelings rob you of energy, joy, the life you hoped for? Depression makes it hard to care for yourself and your loved ones. Anxiety can make you feel trapped and stressed by worry. Maybe your stress is coming from your job, or relationships with your partner or family members. Relationships can be complicated, misunderstandings or poor communication leading to hurt feelings, painful arguments or separations. I help individuals with these issues, and also those who are experiencing grief. Call me about how counseling with me can offer help and hope.

By finding my page you are already on the right track to becoming a better you! I know there are a lot of options out there and am excited that we are this close to working together. I imagine you've had a pretty tough time recently and are looking for some help. Are you ready to take the next step and make a positive change in your life? I bet you are! You wouldn't be here, on my profile, reading this if you weren't. I praise you and your courage for making it this far. Let's see if I'm the right fit to help you in your journey. We will get through this time together and help you and your loved ones live the best lives possible.

You've been struggling for far too long obsessing about food and your body. You are ready for a change. It's time. Maybe you've been stuck restricting, emotional eating, binging, or over-exercising. You work hard to stick to the plan, but you just feel like you can’t be trusted around food. On the outside, everything looks great. People think you “have it all” but inside it feels like you’re a total fraud. Each day, you're determined to do things differently, to finally get things “under control,” but you're trapped on this never-ending cycle. You know there's got to be a better way, but you have no idea where to start.

A U.K trained Psychotherapist & EMDR Consultant, I work with people of all ages dealing with low self-esteem, connection & relationship problems, and past trauma that wont seem to let you live the life you want! I'll help you identify how to free yourself from the cycle of negative choices and poor self worth, to discover how your past holds you back from creating the life you really want. Start this journey with an open mind and heart and you'll be propelled into a new life, where you feel valued, happy and where your relationships add nothing but joy and love to your life!

To put it simply, I love people. I work from a direct approach so my Ideal client includes those who are willing to do the work by actively participating in their personal growth as we combat the current challenges they may face. I believe in the mantra, "Two minds are greater than one." As a result, I advocate innovative ways starting where you are at for change in mind, body and spirit. I offer tools and modalities together with you toward gaining the necessary insight and increase awareness for change for health, well-being and happiness.

Are you Autistic or ADHD? My clients are self-identified and professionally assessed neurodivergent (Autistic, ADHD, and OCD) adolescents and adults, often finding themselves struggling with problems related to their executive functioning, anxiety, or poor self-esteem. I am a neurodivergent-affirming psychologist and emphasize helping clients love themselves. Many of my clients have dealt with a history of invalidation, a lack of proper support, or are seeking specialized help. Often I see neurodivergent clients who have seen previous providers that have been unable to help them find wellness.

Life transitions can be an overwhelming experience. Changes within relationships, school/ work positions; shifts in family systems, i.e. a new child or struggling marriage; or managing stress involved with parenting/ care-taking. Transitions may lead one to feel unprepared, discouraged, or unheard. With personal experience, in addition to working in the field of mental health and addiction, I have worked to help individuals in navigating through these changes. My hope is to provide support to you/ the family in establishing a better understanding of one's needs, as well as identifying personal and interpersonal struggles.

Teenager trouble? If you're having trouble with your teen or pre-teen, I have over a thousand hours of experience working with teenagers. Through therapy groups and individual sessions I understand how to talk to teens in a way that often has them actually listening! I've worked at five adolescent treatment centers, mostly focusing on teens who are struggling with substance abuse, or self-harming behaviors. If you have an at-risk teen, I want to help. I also work with families, individuals and couples and my goals are to help the family unit create stronger relationships and better connections to help them lead happier lives.