Therapists in Los Angeles, CA

Adjusting to a life transition and new stressors bring new emotional barriers and challenges to the forefront. Those feelings often come from a place of fear, trauma, and overwhelming change. Learning how to understand yourself, emotionally regulate, increase confidence, and give yourself the agency you need to thrive will help you reach your goals. Therapy is for everyone, whether it is preventative, or dealing with a current road bump. On your journey of learning about yourself, healing, going deeper, and moving forward, we can work together to meet your goals.

We meet you where you're at and build on your resilience. We welcome you and invite you to start on your self care. We value diversity and acceptance; we work with all faiths, LBGTQ+, and all backgrounds.

As a queer Black Arab immigrant, I recognize the importance of how social identities can have a great impact on someone's mental health. Even navigating the mental health system can be exhausting and at times disappointing. In my practice, I aim to provide a safe space for people who often struggle to find one due to systemic and social injustices. I assist people in the healing of their trauma and processing difficult experiences as they navigate living in a society that is in itself in need of healing. I am passionate about my work and love being present with my clients through their journey of healing and self-discovery.

I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist in Oregon and California. Currently, I am only providing comprehensive psychological and psychoeducational evaluations. I conduct assessments for ADHD, learning disabilities, brain injury, psychological functioning and more. I work with adults, but I specialize in young adults and college students. So many people come to me saying they've felt different their whole lives, couldn't talk to anyone about it, and found ways to compensate over the years. Evaluations can provide clarity, validation, and answers so that folks can understand themselves better and seek the right support.

Do you feel overwhelmed by the demands of life? Are you struggling with dissatisfaction in your career, family challenges, or the weight of various pressures? If you're experiencing anxiety, anger, or hopelessness, please know that you're not alone. As a woman who's been down that path, I understand the journey and am passionate about guiding you through it. I believe in your resilience and potential for growth. Together, we can navigate these obstacles, uncover your strengths, and create strategies for a more positive journey. You deserve compassionate support, understanding, and the tools to thrive.

Are you looking for a treatment that is deeply rooted in science? I am a Clinical Psychologist specializing in evidence-based practice for children, adolescents, and young adults. As both a researcher and a clinician, I make sure I deliver only treatments that have been proven to work in research. I treat depression, anxiety, disruptive behaviors, trauma, ADHD, and more. My style is active, present-focused, and solution-driven. I will make sure to work towards mutually agreed-upon goals. Contact me for a free consultation from anywhere in California! Please note that I only offer telehealth services.

Are you struggling with sadness or anxiety? Navigating life's ups and downs is difficult for everyone and, often, it is nice to have an unbiased ear to talk to or get objective advice from. Elisabeth especially enjoys helping people who are struggling with anxiety and depression because they are common ailments that respond well to therapy. Elisabeth uses evidenced-based practices which have been clinically proven to reduce or eliminate the physical discomfort of anxiety, soothe the emotional impact of depression and heal traumatic wounds. We can transform our stumbling blocks into stepping stones, one day at a time!

In our sessions, we will delve into the underlying patterns and themes that shape your beliefs and behaviors, focusing on identifying and dismantling the barriers that may be deeply ingrained in your psyche. The therapeutic modalities I may employ range from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to psychodynamic approaches, tailored to meet your specific needs and objectives.

My name is Rima Hodaly and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. For nearly 15 years, I’ve been working closely with clients of all ages to help them achieve their professional potential, improve their relationships with family, friends and colleagues, and reduce their anxiety and depression. I have extensive experience in the mental health field, both as a clinician and as a supervisor, training and overseeing other therapists.

Octave is a modern practice creating a new standard for mental health care that’s both high-quality and accessible. With in-person and virtual clinics in California, Connecticut, Florida, New Jersey, New York, Texas, and Washington D.C., we partner with you to develop personalized plans that can include individual, couples, and family therapy to best suit your needs. Grounded in science, our approach enables you to experience profound change that is just as measurable as it is meaningful. Learn more at www.findoctave.com

Are past traumatic experiences, being an adult child of a dysfunctional home, incest survival experiences, addiction issues, phobia, panic, anxiety, C-PTSD or depression affecting your success? Are distractions impacting your optimal performance abilities at work, in your intimate relationships, or in relationships with family members or with yourself? Are you surviving instead of thriving? I provide accelerated psychotherapy for individuals and couples who are challenged by performance loss and emotional unhappiness. Also offer Diagnosis evaluation for addiction, mood, personality, and adult Autism spectrum. HSP and Kink friendly.

Life can sometimes lead us to unexpected places. You’ve hit a bump in the road, and with the right support, you can overcome it. My name is Paula Glashausser and I'm here to support you, empower you, and help you discover your strengths. My goal is to meet you where you are in your journey of healing and help guide you in coping, personal growth, and making positive changes. I utilize a client-centered, strengths-based, nonjudgmental approach, with a focus on mindfulness. I strive to build a strong foundation with my clients and establish a trusting, safe, and comfortable environment where you can freely express yourself and grow.

Psychotherapy helps to regulate your feelings, make better choices, and to remove the obstacles to your goals. As a licensed psychotherapist and Professor at Pepperdine and Antioch Universities, I work with individuals, couples, and families from diverse cultural backgrounds dealing with emotional difficulties, relationship problems and various psychological conditions.

I work collaboratively, my style is active and engaged with the intention of creating a safe environment to empower understanding, growth, and healing. I guide my clients by helping them modify their lives according to their needs and lifestyle.

Welcome to Westside Wellness & Therapy! My name is Mariane Makkar, LCSW and I believe that the success of my clients is their commitment to therapy. This is the client’s biggest accomplishment, beginning something that they likely thought was impossible. I support my clients by helping them reduce the intensity of their symptoms by developing healthy coping skills. Similarly, when clients can set clear, specific goals they become attainable. Self-acceptance is also success for my clients. Once my clients have developed self-acceptance, then they can understand their feelings and emotions.

Whether you’re dealing with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, interrelation issues, or any of the complexities of life, therapy can be a non-judgmental space for reflection and vulnerability. Finding the right fit to help you explore these internal, interpersonal, or sociocultural factors can be a challenge, and I want to meet you where you're at, then help you get where you’d like to go. Our focus is building a strong therapeutic relationship together and having an affirming space for you to explore your identity, experiences, and emotions.

Hello, my name is Mark Shokair and I'm a psychology nerd who became a therapist. Kidding aside, I chose to become educated in psychology because I'm fascinated by the human mind and human potential. The goal of my work is to help people improve their quality of life and increase their personal satisfaction.

As a clinical psychologist , I work with clients to increase insight about reasons for distress and dysfunction; formulate predictions about desired goals and pitfalls to avoid; and plan/apply realistic, yet appropriately-challenging steps to achieve set goals. Thanks to APA-accredited doctoral training and years of experience, I offer a range of empirically supported therapeutic tools customized around my client's unique cultural identities and specific needs, and influenced by C(B)T, DBT, ACT, Dynamic, Interpersonal, and other models of therapy.

Do you wonder if you’re an addict, maybe not? I provide assessments and interventions for addiction. I’ve worked with famous actors, directors, major league athletes, scholars, scientists, studio executives, engineers, Hip Hop moguls and successful individuals. I specialize in trauma and addiction. I deal with issues such as controlled drinking, sobriety, relationship, couple's or family issues, Court, incest survivor trauma, and addiction issues. I'm also a LMFT, and Yoga and Meditation Therapist and EMDR Therapist which gives me a unique ability to help my patients integrate in their bodies emotionally and mentally.