Divorce Therapists in Highland Park, Los Angeles, CA

For relationships in conflict, couples feeling stuck and hopeless; learn to redevelop genuine empathy for each other. I’m trained in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy. EFT online couples counseling supports relationships going through difficult life transitions, married couples considering divorce, new couples moving in together, interracial couples with cultural differences, couples experiencing various tiers of infidelity; EFT helps many couples in different situations. Im an Inclusive Therapist providing LGBTQ Affirming and Latinx Therapy and I offer a free 10-minute consultation.

I like to be real with people. I find the best way to work with individuals and couples is to be present, ask the right questions, and give honest feedback. Whether you are coming to therapy for personal growth, a relationship or family issue, healing from loss, past trauma, or anything else, I want to explore who you are, how your life experiences have affected you and your relationships, ways in which those experiences keep replaying themselves, and how to get you out of the cycle. My approach is to provide a comfortable and real space to talk, explore and work on feeling better.

I hold the sacredness of authenticity, humaning alongside other humans. I focus on working with women, particularly women of color, to show up to the brutal, sweaty, and liberating work of tending to your life while challenging oppressive systems that want humans to stay small. Together, we examine trauma and pain with self-compassion, address avoidance, build vocabulary around emotions to expand your knowing, and work together to enrich relational bonds. I would love to hold space for you! I am licensed and available to work with residents of California and Washington.

Seeking therapy is a brave and meaningful step forward! I have been a practicing mental health clinician for the past decade. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, and mood disorders. Working together is an exciting journey inwards, where we can name and reshape patterns which drain your energy and really get under the symptoms which hold you back.

I believe that we all have the capacity to heal, despite any adversity we have faced. I hold an understanding that trauma is often at the root of unresolved issues, and I provide a safe space to unpack whatever is weighing on you. I have experience working with clients from a variety of backgrounds, including those experiencing anxiety and co-occurring health issues impacting mental health.I enjoy incorporating mindfulness, expressive arts, and other holistic modalities into my sessions and will provide resources for you to utilize in everyday life. As Carl Jung states, "I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become".

As a third-culture kid, I grew up speaking Russian, Mandarin Chinese, and English. Rooted in the Humanistic philosophy, I approach my clients with unconditional positive regard. My clients are youths of all ages, adults desiring adaptability and help with boundary setting, multicultural couples desiring to identify and communicate core values, and blended families. My career in classical music and my ongoing work in the film soundtrack recording industry gives me first-hand knowledge about the struggle of individual artists. I am fulfilled by helping others navigate interpersonal and the power dynamics of the entertainment industry.

I am interested in your story - where you have been and hope to go, what you have done and dream of doing, and who you are and have yet to become. My clients are often highly intuitive and high achieving adults, creatives in the art and entertainment industry, helpers, parentified adult children, entrepreneurs, executives, couples, Asian American professionals, and parents. Common issues include: relationship issues with loved ones, dissatisfaction with current life/direction, work/life balance stress, burnout, codependency, self-neglect, complex family dynamics, performance/creative blocks, anxiety, depression, and trauma.

I am here to help you embrace your authenticity and find liberation from stories, patterns, habits and ways of being that don't fit who you want to be. I am passionate about working with young adults navigating adulthood and transitioning into life beyond families of origin; folks healing from racial trauma and minority stress; and couples and partners looking for better communication, security, and connection. I am especially drawn to working with LGBTQ+ adolescents and young adults embracing queerness and supporting other white, cis men to cultivate their own vulnerable, feminist masculinity and allyship.

What is the most important thing to look for in a therapist? Fees, location or availability are all important, but more importantly is finding a therapist that you can trust with all of the parts of yourself. There is no shame in taking time to find the therapist that is right for you.

I see therapy as working towards a new improved and more empowered you. I view and treat my client as the expert in his/her life. I view myself as a facilitator of emotional healing and change. I provide a non-judgmental environment where my client can explore relationships and other aspects of his or her life and decide upon changes or adjustments he or she can implement. Therapy is a safe space where perfection is not required or expected.

I enjoy working with adults and older adults who are actively seeking healthier attachments and improvement in their relationships. My clients want to understand their early relationships and experiences in order to heal and move toward healthy attachments and interactions. These deeper changes can take more time and are longer lasting. I love working to help those who are looking for improved relationships, improved mood, and better quality of life.

You're not alone and therapy can help provide a warm, comfortable and safe environment to work toward growth and healing. I work well with people facing issues in adolescents, young adulthood, spiritual issues/trauma, parent/child problems, premarital counseling, postpartum, family problems, anxiety, depression and difficult life transitions or circumstances.

In entertainment, the arts, and freelance work isolation is an issue that's often unrecognized. The joy of working on something you deeply care about also comes with side-effects: Isolation, fear of rejection, motivation loss and lack of balance. It can be hard to find your footing and tap into your best self. This unique lifestyle offers the potential for fulfillment and also the potential for stagnancy and imbalance. It can be so overwhelming. You want to know when is the right time to follow your intuition. When do you trust people around you and your own voice that doubts you?

I believe that relationships are not just a source of our deepest pain, but also the catalyst for transformation and healing. Using cultural humility and compassionate attunement, I foster a nurturing space where you can explore your inner struggles, share your story, and discover your authentic self. As a companion on your journey towards healing, I will use a therapeutic approach that honors the intersecting parts of your being by bringing awareness to mind, body, spirit, and cultural identity.

I work with clients on issues such as depression, anxiety, relationships, identity, self esteem and recovering and resolving trauma. I am available to work with individuals, couples and adolescents. I have significant clinical experience with sexual assault, intimate partner violence, childhood sexual trauma, and eating disorders.

Therapy is a process of self-discovery that often entails delving into past relationships and trauma to uncover their affect on our relationships with ourselves, our families and the outside world. My work with children, adolescents, individuals, couples and families is designed to restore trust, joy & zest and to develop meaningful connections and skills to thrive-mindfulness, authenticity & inner strength. As a Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapist, I work with an attachment focused interpersonal neurobiological approach creating a safe space to nurture individuals, couples and families in any orientation or socio-economic status.

Let my 30+ years of experience as a licensed clinical psychologist empower you with insight, understanding and skills necessary to meet life's challenges. I provide virtual/telehealth counseling with compassionate care and clinical expertise in a comfortable and supportive environment for those seeking help with enhancing family and personal relationships, overcoming depression and anxiety, and recovering from abuse or trauma, or addictive behaviors. We can work together to help you transform painful events into growth experiences, develop personal empowerment and to increase your self-esteem.

You are not the problems you are dealing with. The fundamental belief that guides my practice as a psychotherapist is that all of us are worthy, lovable and creative beings capable of thriving and sustaining meaningful relationships. But there are times when we may lose sight of that. Perhaps you have been functioning well for years, but something has happened to upset your equilibrium or temporarily overwhelm your ability to cope. Perhaps you have been harboring feelings of inadequacy your whole life. In either instance, I can help reacquaint you with your strength and purpose, and innate worthiness.

I am honored that people come to share and trust me with their personal stories. During my 30+ years helping men and women in all the many challenging phases of life, I continue to be fascinated by the many ways in which your life can unfold. As each person's life unfolds in a unique way, no two stories are the same. I'd like to hear your story, and as I understand how and why you struggle today, I can help you.