Therapists in Brentwood, Los Angeles, CA

Do you struggle with anxiety, perfectionism, shame, or not feeling "good enough"? Are you unhappy with your weight, food, and your body image or compulsively overeat? Are your relationships unfulfilling? Have you experienced trauma and still feel impacted? Have you lost touch with (or feel you've never found) your inner wisdom? If so, there is hope. Together we can bolster your resilience, courage, and ability to make constructive changes in your life. As a relationship specialist, I can also help you to improve your communication skills and relationship dynamics, so you can connect better to other people - and to yourself.

Accepting new referrals! Are you struggling with life and want to gain back some control? Have life's challenges gotten overwhelming for you? Let's work together to set your life back on the trajectory. I'm Anthonie Etienne, an LMFT, Pastoral Counselor & Ordained Minister. I specialize in aiding adults, couples, teens, and families confronting life's trials. I specialize in providing compassionate and effective therapy to individuals and couples facing a wide range of life's challenges.

Welcome to my page! I imagine you are here because some form of pain, frustration or feeling stuck has caught your attention and you are ready to try something different. I am a licensed MFT who would like to come alongside you in this part of your journey toward change...recovery, healing, wholeness, peace. We will explore what is troubling you emotionally, relationally, spiritually, or professionally. We will sort out what you have already tried, how you understand your "problem" and discover the "invitation" to understand, practice or learn something different. Welcome to your own laboratory for personal growth and healing.

Are you feeling depressed, anxious, overwhelmed or uncertain? Are you feeling unhappy in your relationships? Are you feeling stressed? No longer have clear vision of what you desire? Feeling unable to cope? Are you feeling there is a lack of focus in your life? Do you feel that your career or relationships are stagnant or disintegrating? Are you feeling uncertain about your future? I offer a full range of psychotherapy services to meet your unique needs. Finding the right therapist is an important part of reaching out for help.

In my high school psychology class, I learned there is an entire language that describes my experience-the sometimes conflicting experiences of living between two different worlds. I became passionate about finding ways to address the experience of people whose hurts are often invisible. I was saddened by my observation that too many people feel stigmatized and alone with their inner turmoil and wanted to find a way to make the heart, mind and body whole. My dream is that therapy becomes accessible to everyone and viewed merely as another source of support.

I am a former Bank Professional with many years of experience working with individuals and families in diverse communities. As a Clinician, I have created a special niche for professionals who need a safe space to enhance their own mental, financial and/or emotional health, as well as work through difficult personal and work relationships. I also work closely with couples who seek clarity, re-newed commitments and deeper connections to each other. Additionally, I provide pre-marital counseling with a focus on spiritual and financial health as financial stress and internal strife can be major sources of marital/partner conflicts.

*Accepting Clients* Have you been feeling mentally, emotionally and/or spiritually "stuck" ? Well I can guarantee that you aren't the only one! I am aware of the difficulties and stressors that you may be experiencing as you seek professional help to join you on this healing journey. I am passionate about helping individuals who may be struggling with symptoms of depression, anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem and life transitions. I also find joy in working with couples who may be dealing with communication issues, supporting each other through their childhood traumas, as well as conflict resolutions.

Thoughtful, Loving, and Kind. I strive to provide support to my clients by joining them on their life's journey. I am most interested in what the problem is and finding workable solutions.

I specialize in helping people to heal. I am committed to being of service and availing myself to those who need to heal emotional wounds, achieve more clarity, and agency over their lives.

"We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty." (Maya Angelou) I understand that as we experience life we will inevitably encounter obstacles and stressors that challenge us to change. I also believe these moments present opportunities for transformation. I recognize that life transitions and personal experiences can sometimes be overwhelming, however they can also be valuable seasons with the potential to generate "peak and valley" experiences that can alter our life course.

Hello, I am Sandra Carlson, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. I work with tweens, teens, adults, and families from diverse backgrounds. I have helped people with issues like anxiety, depression, grief, mood disorders, suicidal ideation, stress, trauma ,and life changes. I use treatment approaches based on what will best meet your needs, drawing from evidenced-based interventions such as EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing), Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Play Therapy, and Mindfulness, amongst other modalities. I believe every person needs someone that will help them through the obstacles life throws their way.

I founded Embark Therapy with a mission to empower you to achieve profound self-awareness, navigate through previous traumas, and embark on your personal journey of discovery. In our fast-paced world, the decision to pause and engage in introspection is a transformative act of defiance against the mainstream rush. At Embark, we collaborate closely with you to enhance your reflective capabilities and illuminate aspects of your past that may have been neglected or unseen. Our goal is to unearth unresolved emotions, facilitating their expression and processing, thereby enabling you to release the burdens of your past.

If you are ready for change but don't know where to go or what to do, maybe I can help. Untangling from things that are making us feel stuck, anxious, depressed, angry and despairing can bring back joy, commitment and inspiration - and set us on the path to a fulfilling and meaningful life. I work with you in a collaborative and interactive process to invite you to step beyond old beliefs, social conditioning, and traumatic events that may have limited your desire to embrace a sense of possibility and adventure about life.

People entering therapy want some kind of change, whether in the quality of their relationships or in their personal or professional satisfaction levels. My style is warm and nurturing but highly interactive and practical. I help my clients gain the self-awareness to understand their goals, identify the roadblocks hindering their progress, and make the changes necessary for a healthier, richer life and deeper, more intimate relationships.

You’ve done everything you know to do to help yourself and nothing is working anymore. You’re stuck in repeating patterns and feel like you’re not moving forward. You are great at helping others, but when you need help you feel alone, exhausted and unable to ask. Self-reliance is all you’ve ever known. If this sounds familiar, I get it! It’s a lot! And I want you to know you don’t have to keep living this way. Working with me, you will discover a new way to restore yourself in mind, body and spirit.

Life can be tough, especially recently, but how you handle challenge shows strength and courage. How are you coping and managing relationships during these times? Maybe you are feeling stuck or hopeless, worried or isolated. Are you or a loved one struggling to deal with these changes? Therapy can help you address these issues and strengthen yourself and your relationships in the process. I believe in human resiliency and welcome you to see how this process can help you work towards more fulfillment, joy, and hope for you, your child, or loved one.