Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Westlake Village, CA

I believe each one of us has the capacity and resilience to live a full, meaningful life, in spite of painful and traumatic experiences; but we need a place where the unbearable feelings can be expressed, shared, and understood-opening new paths and new possibilities for deeper meaning in our lives. I am privileged to walk alongside you and help you grow beyond the places you have felt disheartened and convinced that expansiveness and growth were out of reach. Therapy provides a profoundly relational context for emotional expansiveness, human understanding, and a growing capacity to bear life's inevitable trials.

Have you been feeling a bit disconnected lately? Is the stress of life or your relationship been draining you? Do you feel like you have to sacrifice parts of yourself to stay in something that is not good for you? If this sounds like you, I would love to connect for a free complimentary 20-minute consultation to discuss how I can help. My therapeutic approach focuses on the importance of relationships, including the one with yourself. During our time together you will begin to naturally translate skills learned in therapy into your everyday life so that you can have more satisfying connections with people who matters most to you.

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.

Are you ready to create positive change in your life? Well you came to the right place! I would be honored to help support you on your healing journey. I believe creating a safe space and developing a positive therapeutic relationship is very important in the process of emotional healing. I provide this type of presence for each client that I work with.

My specialty is to treat Adult and Childhood ( Developmental Trauma ), Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Phobias, Fear of flying, driving, claustrophobia and agoraphobia , medical issues related to stress. I also provide couples therapy, and premarital counseling.

I treat individuals for depression, anxiety, trauma , issues related to aging and life transitions, issues related to grief and loss, and a number of other life stressors. I work with all ages and stages of development, including older adults, and have specialized training to work with young children as well. I enjoy helping people through understanding the various parts of life.

New clients welcome! I support couples and individuals who need help communicating/setting boundaries within challenging relationships. Are you walking on eggshells and can't bring up any issue without it turning into a fight? Or do you avoid talking about what matters to you at all anymore, fearing the same old patterns that only seem to make things worse? Regardless, you feel sad, lonely, and hopeless in your efforts to finally be seen, heard, and understood. I can help guide you back to mutuality, love, & understanding, by strengthening the connection you have with yourself, your partner, and those who matter most to you.

Welcome! Now that you have made the courageous decision to seek therapy, your next step is to find the right therapist for you. A positive therapeutic relationship is known to be the best predictor of a successful therapy experience. Warmth, empathy, a skill set based on 20 years of experience and a sense of humor (because that's never a bad thing) are qualities I bring to the treatment room. My style is dynamic and interactive. I work with adults, adolescents, couples and groups. I feel honored to do this work.

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 wishing you had more peace with food, your body, yourself, and those people who are important in your life? If you're struggling, I can help. We will work together collaboratively to help you discover who you are at your core, heal what hurts, and engage genuinely with your true self, your relationships and your life. Deep conversation, deep listening, and deep connection for your healing and transformation. Let me help you discover your most authentic self and the joy that comes along with that. Together we can work on lasting change.

Relationships our the bedrock of our existence. I believe they are why we get up in the morning. I work with individuals, couples and families to restore and transform relationships with themselves and each other. When we aren't feeling enough, anxious or down our relationship with ourselves and others suffer. Together we look to create meaning and understanding of our feelings as well as learn ways through our therapeutic relationship to be truly yourself, a person or a couple or family with greater intimacy.

Specializing in the treatment of trauma , grief, loss, depression and anxiety. I believe in a holistic approach designed to address both body and mind. By using modalities such as Mindfulness, EMDR and Integrative Somatic Therapy (TRM), as well as Art Therapy, I strive always to be gentle and supportive and to let you, the client set the pace and parameters of therapy. With 24 years of experience, I work with a broad range of problems with individuals, couples and families.

If you've experienced trauma , grief/loss, or anxiety while trying to conceive or during pregnancy, birth, or postpartum, you might wonder if it's possible to feel confident, calm, and connected as a parent. With compassion, support, and practical strategies, I will guide you through a collaborative process to healing so you can feel grounded, present and hopeful. I'm here to provide a supportive space where you can be your authentic self and feel heard and understood. We'll work together to develop insight and awareness, change unhelpful patterns, and implement skills that allow you to be the parent you want to be.

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!

There are times in our lives when we are challenged by circumstances that seem too great to navigate and bear alone. The corona virus is truly one of these times. I am offering tele-therapy through video or the phone to those who need extra support during these uncertain time. I am a trauma specialist and understand how addictions and other self-destructive behaviors mask pain. To interact with another person who can respond appropriately and share your concerns and emotional experiences can bring about meaningful life changes.

I believe it takes an immense amount of courage to ask for help when you feel like you are struggling. Life can be unfair, relentless, scary, and exhausting at times. As a therapist, I believe that exploring the root of those negative feelings, thoughts, and/or events that happened to you can be the driving force for establishing insight and positive change in yourself and in your interpersonal relationships. I aim to create a safe, warm, and transparent space for you to feel comfortable, confident, and cared for in.

At times our lives feel hopeless. Anyone can change, but without help and support change is difficult. We can learn how our life experiences affect us today. We can learn new tools to better cope and even thrive. You need to feel safe in exploring your life. I connect easily with people, creating an environment of trust. I am someone who will listen, genuinely care and provide feedback rather than silent head nodding. I am confident I can help you and reaching out is the first step. If your life isn't working or you feel hopeless you can change, please call or email me. Please leave a message if I’m in session. I will call you back.

Whatever your reasons for seeking therapy at this time, I honor your courage to do so. Perhaps you seek a “coming home” to yourself in a way that feels safe & meaningful. Perhaps you long to understand yourself in relationships or in the world around you. Or perhaps, you wish you make meaning of wounding or painful experiences. I believe that while we are incredibly resilient as humans, our pain is not meant to be held alone; as we need a present & safe other to help us hold, bear, & process these experiences. Thus, I am honored to walk alongside you as we explore & process all that you hold within.