Female Therapists in Westlake Village, CA
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Ava Shokoufi
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I work especially with
women
experiencing life transitions, hypersensitive people, and clients coping with medical illness and cancer diagnoses/treatments.
Are you experiencing difficulties adjusting to separation, divorce, chronic illness, or loss of a loved one? Do you suffer from depression, anxiety, trauma, or relationship problems that make you feel stuck? We all go through transitions in life, and at times, may need support to feel empowered and whole again. As a therapist, I offer an atmosphere of warmth, empathy, openness, and creativity to help you take control of your life and make meaningful changes. I work collaboratively with individuals, couples, and families during their difficult times and help them to reach their goals toward a healthier life and thrive.

Karmen Kamla
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, JA
Verified
Verified
I am a certified Jungian Analyst and Psychotherapist. I enjoy working with many different types of people, men and
women
. I take the therapeutic relationship seriously and see this relationship as a commitment to support the growth and evolution of the soul and the human being. I have extensive experience treating anxiety, depression, life-threatening illness, marital relationship issues, parenting issues, issues particular to
women
such as pregnancy, childbirth and rearing, assisting
women
and assisting
women
find their voices. I also love working with men, assisting them discover meaning through the therapeutic relationship.

Sasha McPherson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PMH-C
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Feeling overwhelmed or not like yourself lately? Has becoming a mom impacted your relationship? Finding yourself resentful or irritable as times? If this sounds familiar, I would love to connect for a free 15-minute consultation to discuss how I can help. I love helping
women
and fellow moms to overcome the symptoms of anxiety, depression, or ADHD that have pulled them away from the life that they want. I believe when we gain insight and understanding about what we are experiencing, learn effective strategies to challenge our symptoms, and have the right support, we can take back our lives and things CAN get better.

Envision Wellness Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
We are passionate about helping
women
who are faced with various challenges related to infertility, postpartum,
women
's health, and chronic illness. Our team of therapists uses their specialized training and lived experience to customize ways to best support you during this time.
Not accepting new clients

Jenny Oliver
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I bring the core values of respect, empowerment, and empathy to my clinical work. With over 11 years of experience in
women
's issues; including domestic violence, life transitions, grief/loss, depression and anxiety. I have gained experience working with a wide range of clinical issues and my client population has been diverse in terms of cultural, social, and ethnic backgrounds. Clients have included families, couples, children, teens, individual adults, several groups, and mandated clients.

Leslie Spero LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Is your child, tween, teen or college age adult, having problems with increasing stress, increasing anxiety, feeling hopeless, depressed, harming themselves or threatening suicide? Do you have a child that has special needs in school and needs help to get them the services they need and deserve? You have taken the first step in finding a therapist that can both benefit your child and your family, by working as a team. As a
women
, are you going through one of lives transitions such as: birth, children with special needs, divorce, empty nest, grief and loss, personal growth, etc. Lets talk.

Alex Steric
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I work with teens, young adults, and
women
, and specialize in treating anxiety.
Do you find yourself worried, stressed, or not feeling good enough? Maybe you are a new mom feeling overwhelmed, feeling like you are failing, or missing your old life and old self and you're wondering if you will ever feel like you again. I believe that with the right tools and support, you can feel like yourself again, reconnect with yourself and your relationships, and live life on your terms. Whether you are facing a new challenge, difficulties within relationships, are pregnant, or are a new parent trying to adjust to life with a baby, I provide a safe, warm place and direct approach to help guide you along the path to healing.

Holly Tuesday Baxter
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, PPS
Verified
Verified
Although I see a variety of clients, I particularly enjoy working with
women
in life transition, LGBTQ+ clients, and adolescents with school concerns.
There are times when we all need help with life's challenges and dilemmas. My goal is to provide a non-judgmental, open, and honest relationship with my clients to overcome these times and learn to thrive. I believe that every person has a great potential for success and I work to enable my clients in recognizing and removing the roadblocks which may prevent you from reaching that potential. I am committed to a strengths-based approach to therapy, finding what works, healing old wounds, and identifying patterns that prohibit you from reaching your fullest potential.

Jamie Merrill
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
My expertise is helping
women
and couples.
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.

Patricia A. Ruddy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified
Verified
I had facilitated anger management and domestic violence groups for men and
women
.
As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I have been providing psychotherapy for almost thirty years with all ages and all different populations. My treatment modality encompasses an electic style based on Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Reality Therapy, and Brief/Solution Focused Therapy. An integral part of my work with clients includes establishing a collaborative and therapeutic alliance, identifying goals, and developing solutions. I empower clients to identify their resilience, resourcefulness and systems of support where I guide clients through the process of discovering their aspirations and developing solutions.

Christine Cicone
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I also have special sensitivity to the issues that many
women
face, including eating disorders, infertility, depression and simply juggling the roles inherent in motherhood.
Have you ever feel trapped with no way out? When life is difficult, processing feelings in a safe environment can be extremely beneficial. As a psychologist and marriage and family therapist, I have enjoyed helping clients work through painful emotions for 30 years. I have a particular interest in helping people move through life transitions such as marriage, divorce and blending families. Working with couples, in order to improve communication and increase intimacy, is another priority in my practice. I am also dedicated to supporting clients as they create more emotionally balanced and fulfilling lives.

Eynav Elgavish Accortt
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Did you know that
women
are 2-3 times more likely to be depressed than men and the reproductive years present the most challenges? A pregnant or postpartum
woman
who finds herself distressed, depressed and anxious often feels alone. You may feel ashamed, alienated, inadequate and guilty. You may wonder how you could feel this bad when you love your baby. These thoughts and feelings are symptoms. They are not a definition of who you are as a person, a
woman
, or a mother. You are not alone, this is not your fault. With treatment, you can feel better.

Sara Rector
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified
8 Endorsed
Verified
8 Endorsed
I am here to help and support you in achieving what you want in life Healthy Relationships, Career/Life Satisfaction or Overcoming Obstacles. My specialties are: Communication/Relationship Issues,
Women
Professionals, Codependency and Infertility. I look forward to helping you improve the quality of your life. Please call me so I may answer any questions you may have and so you can get started on the rest of your life.

Private Practice
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
My goal is to help my clients expand their capacity for trust and intimacy in relationships and improve their overall quality of life. I help people struggling with depression, anxiety, low self esteem, relationship issues and
women
suffering from prepartum and postpartum depression. I have extensive experience in the treatment of eating disorders and body image issues.

Nancy M Herzenach
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Do you experience stress/anxiety/panic/uncertainty/difficulty making decisions? Do you often worry about what others think of you/ replay conversations or events long after they have ended? Do you come up with plans that excite you; only to later talk yourself out of their pursuit? Do you look forward to an event, finding that once you are there you cannot wait for it to be over? Does your child experience stomach aches that have no medical basis or become rude when in social situations? Do you find your relationship patterns eerily mimicking those of your childhood? Are you enduring life's experiences rather than enjoying them?
Not accepting new clients

Retta Parker Stevenson
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, ATR-BC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
When everything is in proper order and balanced, healing unfolds naturally. However, we do not exist in a vacuum. Life can impact us in profound ways. We may at times feel stuck, overwhelmed, or hopeless. Sometimes we cannot see the “elephant in the room” because it all looks gray, something blocks our view, we thought it was “normal”, or believed we were the “problem”. When we pinpoint the source of distress and enhance the tools under our belt, we have increased capacity for positive change. Through the therapeutic process, I strive to help others with self-discovery, personal growth, and increased quality of life.

Becky Crusoe
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, MFT
Verified
Verified
Most of the time, we live our lives comfortably without interruption until one day when something shifts. It may be a health crisis or death of a loved one. Or perhaps it is a job loss or breakup of an intimate engagement. Or perhaps you wake up to realize that there is no passionate engagement in your life. Whatever the cause, suddenly the landscape of your life has changed and you set out to chart a new course.

Terry Nestel
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
As a parent/caregiver, a certain level of stress is normal, however when your stress level becomes unmanageable, it is time to seek professional support. I help infants and their parents; individuals and their families repair the effects of trauma and stress in their lives. I believe the earlier we address emotional, developmental, relational, social and individual (behavior) functioning, the better we can assist the family or individual to make life-long changes.

Olga Frances Garcia
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
My goal as a psychotherapist is to provide you with a genuine, warm, caring experience where your thoughts and feelings can be held and mended over time. Sharing the negatives of one's life and self can be such a debilitating experience. Whether you just need a listening ear or a more directive approach, I am honored to be a witness and participant in whatever modality you feel works for you. Working with adults and children over the years has changed my belief of pain and trauma. If you are ready to take that leap and trust in me, I would be honored to accompany your healing journey.

Leticia Tye
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPCC, LMHC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
First off, congratulations for making the first step towards healing, self-love, and growth. That first step can be the hardest. Are you struggling with intrusive thoughts and memories? Crippling anxiety? Low motivation? Overwhelmed with thoughts of the future? Struggling with your relationship with food? Is self-doubt and shame keeping you from being your authentic self? Are you struggling with self-acceptance and the many challenges as an LGBTQ+ member? We can work together to overcome anything holding you back from being your authentic self. We can walk this walk together. You do not need to do it alone. Don't wait, call today!
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What type of therapist is right for me?
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Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
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