Emotionally Focused Therapists in 90293

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Alyssa Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Playa Del Rey, CA 90293  (Online Only)
It shows a lot of strength to seek support when needed. Therapy is there to provide you with the space to heal and grow. I value the therapeutic relationship and believe that forming a positive connection with your therapist is a vital part of successful treatment. I offer a safe, compassionate, collaborative, and challenging space to support with improving quality of life and well-being. I have been trained to treat Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Anxiety Disorders, and Depression. I have worked and treated various themes of OCD both in an intensive treatment center and in an outpatient setting.
It shows a lot of strength to seek support when needed. Therapy is there to provide you with the space to heal and grow. I value the therapeutic relationship and believe that forming a positive connection with your therapist is a vital part of successful treatment. I offer a safe, compassionate, collaborative, and challenging space to support with improving quality of life and well-being. I have been trained to treat Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Anxiety Disorders, and Depression. I have worked and treated various themes of OCD both in an intensive treatment center and in an outpatient setting.
(310) 878-0032 View (310) 878-0032
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Sydney Selecky
Associate Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Playa Del Rey, CA 90293
As humans, we tend to shy away from pain. In order to heal the pain, we must first acknowledge it. When we take a closer look at our pain, a number of emotions can emerge. In therapy, I will provide a safe space for you to experience emotions and memories that are difficult to face alone. In session, clients experience me as attentive, compassionate, and authentic. By exploring and asking questions about your experiences, I will help you create a strong sense of self-awareness that will help you navigate life difficulties more effectively.
As humans, we tend to shy away from pain. In order to heal the pain, we must first acknowledge it. When we take a closer look at our pain, a number of emotions can emerge. In therapy, I will provide a safe space for you to experience emotions and memories that are difficult to face alone. In session, clients experience me as attentive, compassionate, and authentic. By exploring and asking questions about your experiences, I will help you create a strong sense of self-awareness that will help you navigate life difficulties more effectively.
(310) 879-5281 View (310) 879-5281
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Shannon M. Kalberg
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Playa Del Rey, CA 90293
Everyone experiences challenges from time to time, but when the tough times are starting to outweigh the good times or you keep seeing the same patterns repeat over and over in your life, you may want to consider seeking help. I am here not to give you advice, but to help you learn to listen to and trust yourself deeply and fully so that you can live the kind of life you've always wanted.
Everyone experiences challenges from time to time, but when the tough times are starting to outweigh the good times or you keep seeing the same patterns repeat over and over in your life, you may want to consider seeking help. I am here not to give you advice, but to help you learn to listen to and trust yourself deeply and fully so that you can live the kind of life you've always wanted.
(310) 906-4176 View (310) 906-4176
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Kaitlyn Power
LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Playa Del Rey, CA 90293
Life, especially nowadays, comes with a lot of unparalleled challenges, and I hope to provide support and compassion to encourage my clients to feel safe in expressing their current thoughts and feelings about their unique life circumstances. I aim to help my clients make more more satisfying life choices through increased insight into how their mind works. This will in turn help my clients better tackle life's challenges, especially surrounding life transitions, relationships, and family issues.
Life, especially nowadays, comes with a lot of unparalleled challenges, and I hope to provide support and compassion to encourage my clients to feel safe in expressing their current thoughts and feelings about their unique life circumstances. I aim to help my clients make more more satisfying life choices through increased insight into how their mind works. This will in turn help my clients better tackle life's challenges, especially surrounding life transitions, relationships, and family issues.
(310) 361-2707 View (310) 361-2707
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Isabella Dutra
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, APCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Playa Del Rey, CA 90293
Hello! My name is Bella Dutra and I specialize in working with individual’s dealing with trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, and issues stemming from ADHD. I work with children, adolescents, and adults as well as couples and families. I also have extensive experience working with individuals with social anxiety and ASD. I strive to provide clients with a safe, compassionate, judgement-free space in which we work together to understand one's unique goals and deeper rooted needs. I welcome all my clients to show up as they are, my job being to meet you there and help you move forward.
Hello! My name is Bella Dutra and I specialize in working with individual’s dealing with trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, and issues stemming from ADHD. I work with children, adolescents, and adults as well as couples and families. I also have extensive experience working with individuals with social anxiety and ASD. I strive to provide clients with a safe, compassionate, judgement-free space in which we work together to understand one's unique goals and deeper rooted needs. I welcome all my clients to show up as they are, my job being to meet you there and help you move forward.
(310) 692-7980 View (310) 692-7980
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Westside Therapy Collective
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Playa Del Rey, CA 90293
If you are looking for long-term change and a team of highly effective therapists, look no further. We believe that therapy begins with finding the right fit with the perfect therapist who takes a collaborative and holistic approach. Our team incorporates techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and motivational therapy. Please contact Shannon Kalberg, LMFT to book a free 20-minute phone consultation.
If you are looking for long-term change and a team of highly effective therapists, look no further. We believe that therapy begins with finding the right fit with the perfect therapist who takes a collaborative and holistic approach. Our team incorporates techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and motivational therapy. Please contact Shannon Kalberg, LMFT to book a free 20-minute phone consultation.
(844) 592-0133 View (844) 592-0133
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Hyim J Ross
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Venice, CA 90293
Struggling with emotion disregulation? Anxious or depressed? Self medicating? You will have to create new patterns of behavior and thought to deal with the old destructive behaviors and thoughts. Self-compassion through self awareness. I can help you thrive and cultivate emotional sobriety. I work with adults and adolescents who struggle with emotional disregulation and/or dealing with addiction-be that drugs, alcohol, sex, gaming, smart phones, intensity, pills, marijuana, etc. With over a decade of experience in helping people, you will learn skills to deal with your challenges as well as address the roots of your suffering.
Struggling with emotion disregulation? Anxious or depressed? Self medicating? You will have to create new patterns of behavior and thought to deal with the old destructive behaviors and thoughts. Self-compassion through self awareness. I can help you thrive and cultivate emotional sobriety. I work with adults and adolescents who struggle with emotional disregulation and/or dealing with addiction-be that drugs, alcohol, sex, gaming, smart phones, intensity, pills, marijuana, etc. With over a decade of experience in helping people, you will learn skills to deal with your challenges as well as address the roots of your suffering.
(510) 491-9284 View (510) 491-9284
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Leanne Whitney
PhD, RYT
Verified Verified
Playa Del Rey, CA 90293
Welcome. These are psychologically, emotionally, and physically complex times in which we are living. We have been thrust into a radically new era at lightning speed. I seek to meet you where you are and assist you in resolving any pain and confusion which blocks your sense of peace, strength and authenticity. Together we will find tools to relieve constraining beliefs, anxiety and/or confusion and we will find a place of equilibrium from which you can engage your inner and outer world in new and more effective ways. You can then make the changes you need to make in order to experience more peace of mind and fulfillment.
Welcome. These are psychologically, emotionally, and physically complex times in which we are living. We have been thrust into a radically new era at lightning speed. I seek to meet you where you are and assist you in resolving any pain and confusion which blocks your sense of peace, strength and authenticity. Together we will find tools to relieve constraining beliefs, anxiety and/or confusion and we will find a place of equilibrium from which you can engage your inner and outer world in new and more effective ways. You can then make the changes you need to make in order to experience more peace of mind and fulfillment.
(310) 651-7495 View (310) 651-7495
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Mandana Naghi
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Playa Del Rey, CA 90293  (Online Only)
In a world where we can often feel disconnected, detached and cutoff from ourselves and others, therapy is a place where we can start to put the pieces back together to start feeling WHOLE again. I have a gentle yet direct approach and I offer a supportive environment where your strengths and wisdom are acknowledged. I gently challenge you by offering honest and clear feedback while respecting where you are at and what you need. My approach is collaborative as we work together as a team to help foster growth and health.
In a world where we can often feel disconnected, detached and cutoff from ourselves and others, therapy is a place where we can start to put the pieces back together to start feeling WHOLE again. I have a gentle yet direct approach and I offer a supportive environment where your strengths and wisdom are acknowledged. I gently challenge you by offering honest and clear feedback while respecting where you are at and what you need. My approach is collaborative as we work together as a team to help foster growth and health.
(323) 473-5017 View (323) 473-5017
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Caron Post
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Venice, CA 90293
The work you can expect that we will engage in together is based on the healing power of a safe and confidential therapeutic relationship, a dynamic interaction between two people in which exploring and understanding your internal and interpersonal landscapes in the here and the now, can help you release old pain and negative patterns. The goals of this work are to come to know yourself more deeply; to live with more compassion, connectedness, satisfaction, joy and freedom. AN integrated one, primarily influenced by attachment theory, contemporary relational psychoanalysis, emotional regulation, mind-body integration, mindfulness.
The work you can expect that we will engage in together is based on the healing power of a safe and confidential therapeutic relationship, a dynamic interaction between two people in which exploring and understanding your internal and interpersonal landscapes in the here and the now, can help you release old pain and negative patterns. The goals of this work are to come to know yourself more deeply; to live with more compassion, connectedness, satisfaction, joy and freedom. AN integrated one, primarily influenced by attachment theory, contemporary relational psychoanalysis, emotional regulation, mind-body integration, mindfulness.
(424) 488-0909 View (424) 488-0909
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Naomi Lutz
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Playa Del Rey, CA 90293
Do you ever feel like so many things and people need your attention that you want to hide and ignore them all? Do you ever give in to this feeling and stay in bed, unmotivated and overwhelmed? Does your mind feel like it is going at hyper speed and won't let you rest? Do day to day tasks seem unachievable? Are you constantly asking yourself "what's wrong with me?" At some point, because you are a fighter, you will get out of bed and start addressing the things and people that have been piling up. But is there still a voice in the back of your mind already worried about the next time you end up in bed feeling overwhelmed?
Do you ever feel like so many things and people need your attention that you want to hide and ignore them all? Do you ever give in to this feeling and stay in bed, unmotivated and overwhelmed? Does your mind feel like it is going at hyper speed and won't let you rest? Do day to day tasks seem unachievable? Are you constantly asking yourself "what's wrong with me?" At some point, because you are a fighter, you will get out of bed and start addressing the things and people that have been piling up. But is there still a voice in the back of your mind already worried about the next time you end up in bed feeling overwhelmed?
(310) 861-3160 View (310) 861-3160
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Shoshana Garisek-Schroeder
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Playa Del Rey, CA 90293  (Online Only)
I am a warm, empathic, and curious therapist. I cultivate a compassionate environment in which we can explore and process the concerns most salient for you. Wherever we place our attention, we will work together to nurture your inherent resilience and address the barriers to your wellbeing.
I am a warm, empathic, and curious therapist. I cultivate a compassionate environment in which we can explore and process the concerns most salient for you. Wherever we place our attention, we will work together to nurture your inherent resilience and address the barriers to your wellbeing.
(323) 375-3684 View (323) 375-3684
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Alexa Aversano
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Playa Del Rey, CA 90293
In my work with adolescents, adults, families, and couples utilizing an integrative approach to therapy, drawing from a variety of therapeutic modalities to best support the unique needs of each client. I offer LGBTQ+-aligned and culturally compassionate therapy. It is essential that each individual feels validated and respected throughout their therapeutic journey. I strive to provide a welcoming and safe space for anyone wanting to improve their emotional health and personal well-being.
In my work with adolescents, adults, families, and couples utilizing an integrative approach to therapy, drawing from a variety of therapeutic modalities to best support the unique needs of each client. I offer LGBTQ+-aligned and culturally compassionate therapy. It is essential that each individual feels validated and respected throughout their therapeutic journey. I strive to provide a welcoming and safe space for anyone wanting to improve their emotional health and personal well-being.
(747) 204-3322 View (747) 204-3322
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Robert L. Mendelsohn
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Venice, CA 90293
Not accepting new clients
Thank you for visiting my website. I am currently not taking new clients. In my work with individuals, I tend to focus on strengths and resources, historical patterns and relationships, goals and preferred ways of being. My belief is that growth occurs in a collaborative therapeutic relationship exploring a fuller and richer personal context with the aim of opening space for new possibilities.
Thank you for visiting my website. I am currently not taking new clients. In my work with individuals, I tend to focus on strengths and resources, historical patterns and relationships, goals and preferred ways of being. My belief is that growth occurs in a collaborative therapeutic relationship exploring a fuller and richer personal context with the aim of opening space for new possibilities.
(424) 294-8933 View (424) 294-8933

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Emotionally Focused Therapists

Who is emotionally focused therapy for?

Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is for couples who are emotionally distressed, stuck in an unsatisfying relationship pattern or feeling deeply alienated. They may even believe the relationship is beyond repair. Very often, the partners display intense anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal in the relationship. In addition, EFT is helpful to couples and individuals who have difficulty expressing emotions and those who have trouble regulating emotions.

Why do people need emotionally focused therapy?

People need emotionally focused therapy because the need for others is built into the brain, but the pressures of daily life can erode feelings of love, and couples often do not have the skills to find their way back to the comfort of each other. Instead, they may be stuck in repetitive patterns of anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal. Emotionally focused therapy regards such strong negative feelings as expressions of protest over the loss of connection and turns them into pathways of reconnection.

What happens in emotionally focused therapy?

Over the course of eight to 20 weekly sessions, couples de-escalate their negative emotional reactivity to one another so that they can listen to each other and be responsive to each other’s needs. Then the deep emotional and physical bond is restored, giving partners a sense of comfort and security, which they can use to solve whatever problems come their way. The therapist plays an active role, helping partners understand how anger and withdrawal are actually misguided cries for connection.

What problems does emotionally focused therapy treat?

EFT is designed to help couples stuck in dysfunctional relationship patterns regain closeness and rebuild their relationship. Typically, such couples experience considerable distress, with partners feeling alienated and distrustful of one another, not certain their relationship can survive. EFT is also helpful to individuals experiencing attachment-related fears of loss; it helps them learn to use their fears as a way of eliciting the closeness they desire.