Therapists in Woodland Hills, CA

It is my fundamental belief that all people have the ability to grow, change, and heal. We are living in a world fraught with stressors and uncertainty, and during these times it is more important than ever to develop a sense of control and purpose in our lives. My focus is to assist you in exploring and understanding the factors that have led to your symptoms of anxiety and/or depression, and how these symptoms are impacting your relationships, sense of self, and the direction that you have envisioned your life going. As a relational therapist, I can also assist you in strengthening your relationships with your loved ones.

Do you wake up in the morning feeling empty, tired, and unmotivated? Are you struggling with issues related to your past, uncontrollable thoughts, anger, grief, communication, anxiety, or major life changes? Are you seeking a more loving, meaningful, and harmonious relationship with your partner and your loved ones but don't know how or what to do to improve it? There comes a time when help is needed from a licensed professional.

It’s difficult to reach out for help but it’s even harder when you can’t find an affordable provider that is accepting new clients and takes your insurance. We provide psychotherapy and mental health counseling to those suffering from depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, grief and bereavement, and codependency issues. These difficulties are common but treatable and the direct result of difficult life events/triggers we all experience. Our goal is to help you get through the challenges you’re facing and develop healthier coping strategies so you can learn how to live a happier and healthier life.

Welcome! Are you struggling with your food, weight or body image? Are your relationships strained? I believe that transformation is possible. Even the toughest problems can be improved as we explore challenges in the context of a safe, therapeutic relationship. I believe that in order to make and sustain meaningful changes, we need a non-judgmental environment where one feels understood. My goal is to work with you to explore your hopes and desires, to honor your efforts and accomplishments, to sit with you in discomfort and pain, and to help you create a path that brings meaning, depth and connection to your life.

I will respond to all inquiries within 24 hours. Visit my website to schedule a consultation or appointment. My goal in therapy is to help individuals gain insight, develop self-awareness, and build the skills and strategies needed to lead a fulfilling and satisfying life. It's a collaborative process, where the individual and therapist work together to achieve the individual's goals, and it can be a powerful tool for personal growth and change.

Martha Brito, licensed marriage and family therapist. In my 10 years of experience, I had worked with a wide range of clients from different backgrounds. I’m comfortable working with clients with trauma, and other mental health issues. Anxiety, depression, ADHD, etc. I like brief, and holistic approaches. I feel that one modality does not fit all clients. I like to use a variety of approaches to fit the client's needs. Trauma, somatic, and holistic. My communication style is one that is welcoming and non- judgmental. My goal is to provide a safe space for my clients.

What if you could stop all self- destructive habits and feel energized and excited by your life? Many of my clients are just like you; talented, ambitious and unique, but are unsatisfied with an area of life. If you are ready, I can help you get unstuck and make changes based on proven therapeutic techniques. If you're struggling to take care of yourself physically and emotionally, I will work with you to help you find balance, prioritize your health and manage your anxiety and depression. My approach is based on helping you get clarity, increasing awareness of your thoughts, and giving you healthy ways of managing your stress.

Do your colleagues, friends or family tell you to get help to work through your anger? Is your relationship or work life at risk because of your irritability? At Anger Management 818 we offer several different programs designed to help you navigate through upsetting situations, and handle conflicts effectively. Let our certified anger management counselors help you manage your daily life more smoothly and calmly. Learn to communicate without getting defensive, increase empathy, deescalate a situation, and manage situations diplomatically. Become the person you want to be. Take your first step today and enroll through our website.

I believe that therapy is a collaborative process linking therapist and client. Whether you are going through a temporary hardship and looking for solution-focused work, or an ongoing issue requiring long-term therapy, we all need some help from time to time. We will work together in order to identify what goals you would like to work towards and formulate a treatment plan that best suits you. I am trained and have extensive experience treating numerous mental health issues including depression, anxiety, substance abuse, adjustment issues, relationship issues, stress related issues, and anger management.

If you are trying to figure things out as to why you are feeling the way you do, I may be able to help. People tend to know that there is something wrong or off but they just can't pin point to what is causing it or how to overcome it. Together through therapy sessions we can come to an understanding of root causes to feelings and thoughts. Let us work together and establish some goals that are realistic, short term and attainable. Asking for help at times may be difficult due to some stigma attached to it, I have experience working with clients who were reluctant to seek it.

The stigmas of mental health have made it difficult for many to access necessary help. I specialize in providing concierge, individualized, client-centric treatment plans to empowered, high functioning professionals who find themselves marginalized into silence by trauma and shame. I specifically focus on the South Asian community, offering guidance and a safe place to gain clarity, away from the glare of brown shame and guilt. Whether you’re navigating relationship issues, healing from childhood trauma, or trying to learn healthy coping skills and boundary setting, I can help you regain your strengths to reach your goals.

I have 19 years of experience working with clients who struggle with depression, anxiety, trauma, and grief. I'm privileged to have worked with a multitude of cultures, communities and organizations aimed to address both personal and environmental stressors which lead to unique feelings and responses. I provide coping skills to manage anger behaviors that arise from life events, relationships and traumas. My mission is to assist clients with leading and living their most productive and authentic lives. Naturally increase awareness on how emotions influence behaviors and relationships.

Have you lost interest in things you used to love? Are worries dominating your life? Are you struggling to be yourself or just get through the day? I want you to know you are not alone!

I specialize in treating treating high achieving individuals & couples, with perfectionist tendencies. My priority is your emotional safety. Non judgmental support allows for your sharing openly and honestly. The need to "be right" can be unconscious, & you may be hurting those you love. My skilled intuition, and 25+ yrs. of clinical success, knows hope is available for the motivated and committed recovering anxious, obsessive, & over analyzing adult. Our trusting relationship inspires you to reflect upon your life/relationship goals; together we explore, & honestly challenge: "Do I want to be right?" Or, do I want to be loved?"

The struggle is real! Grief is one of the hardest things we go through. Does your world feel frozen and stuck since they left. A storm of emotions fear, sadness, anger, crashes over you daily. And missing them is a constant ache. Life without them feels terrifying and all you want to you do is hit the reset button. Maybe you're going through the motions, afraid to face the reality of this loss. And you even yearn to feel accomplished, to move forward, but every day feels like you are falling behind.

My expertise lies in assisting individuals navigate through communication difficulties, conflict resolution, and strengthening emotional bonds with themselves and their families. I provide guidance where clients gain valuable insights, develop effective coping strategies, and work towards creating meaningful connections within their relationships.