Therapists in McLaughlin, Los Angeles, CA

Do you feel disconnected from living a vibrant and engaged life? Do the simplest tasks stand before you like an ocean? Are relationships a source of emotional pain in your life? Our ability to make sense of our emotional experiences can be the key to releasing emotional pain and suffering. Often times, our own cultural perceptions of mental health can prevent us from seeking the help that we need. My personal and professional experiences have influenced my understanding of the value of promoting mental health and how simple changes can have a profound effect on our lives.

My name is Tom Wood, Ph.D, LPC, and I have worked in the field of addictions and mental health for over 15 years, providing psychotherapeutic services and education to groups, individuals, couples, and families. I specialize in assessment and treatment of individuals and families, as well as distressed professionals, on issues ranging from substance use disorders, behavioral addictions, emotional and mental health, PTSD and other trauma, family and relationship conflict, to personal lifecycle adjustment, positive personal growth, and relationship and career transitions.

Building, expanding, & healing a family takes time, work, & support. Through a direct relational approach and empathy development, we will explore what may be triggered by your romantic relationship or the barriers between your mother/daughter relationship so that you may love & connect with more compassion & understanding. Through mindfulness, we will hold space for your anticipation of bringing your little one into the world and your ever-changing experience through pregnancy. Through body awareness & building an intentional self care practice, we will navigate the necessary care and support needed through your postpartum journey.

I am the Founder and Director of Root to Rise Therapy, a boutique psychotherapy practice that provides couples therapy and individual counseling in a warm, accepting space. As a highly trained psychotherapist and relationship counselor located in the heart of Culver City, California, my passion is helping individuals, couples, and families to create relationships and lives that they love. I believe that healthy relationships start with you and that in order to serve the people that we love most, we first have to learn to take care of ourselves!

Are you going through a difficult time? Are you concerned about your child? I'm here to help. Like a trusted friend I'm very easy to talk to. I've served the Culver City / Mar Vista community for 25 years helping many others just like yourself. I specialize in stress management, depression, anxiety, children & adolescents, Family Counseling, relationships, major life events, phase of life issues and much more. Have confidence relief is near. I can help.

Achieving peace of mind is a worthwhile goal. When was the last time you put yourself first in the daily grind of taking care of, or doing things for, others? I personally tailor therapeutic strategies to your individual unique needs. I work from a trauma-responsive, strengths-based, and client-centered approach while balanced with practical strategies you can walk away with. I can help you navigate anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, grief and loss, family and relationship issues, as well as employment and student stressors. I support in areas of maternal MH, foster care and adoption, and in an LGBTQ+ -affirming environment.

Starting therapy can be overwhelming. My goal is to eliminate that stress and create a space for adolescents, adults, couples, and families to process emotions and explore their identities and their relationships in a non-judgmental, safe environment. We all undergo transitions and experiences that require additional support from an objective third party to allow us to thrive personally and interpersonally. I utilize individualized, evidence-based approaches to foster a collaborative environment that produces long-term change.

As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a deep understanding of mindfulness, the significance of culture and language, and the intricacies of intrapersonal and interpersonal relationships, I aspire to help you explore yourself, maximize your wellbeing, and cultivate tools and practices that propel you to lead a life you love living.

Life’s journey can lead us through challenging and unfamiliar terrain where feelings of being lost, discouraged, or in need of support become familiar. If you are navigating through these moments, I invite you to come work with me as you are. As an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, I specialize in working with clients dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, identity development, personality disorders, and relationship issues. I’m here to walk alongside you and help you to prioritize your personal goals and needs. In our sessions, you can expect an inclusive and authentic environment where you will feel welcome and heard.

My name is Kristal Struble and I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist seeing clients in California via telehealth. Most of my experience has been working with teens and adults needing help with anxiety, stress, anger management, and trauma. I take a client-centered approach to provide a safe place for processing. My areas of expertise reside in issues surrounding anxiety, addiction, childhood abuse, and grief that are comorbid with complex trauma. I also bring 15 years of all that comes with being in law enforcement to my practice.

Hello, I'm Sayo Matsuda, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in CA. I am going to see you via telehealth. My specialties are adolescents, adults with anxiety, depression, stress, behavioral problems, relational problems, and communication problems. I have worked with various populations in Los Angeles, CA. I learned a lot from my former clients in regard to their cultural beliefs and views of mental health. My clinical experience working with different populations, will help me to understand you better. I am active listener, honest and clear to explain when a client needing to understand something such as issues.

Hi, I'm Ann Whittington, I am a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have been in private practice for more than 25 years. I meet clients where they are and help them feel safe in the context of a therapeutic relationship that honors gifts and strengths, as well as challenges. I begin with honoring the client by starting where they are with a deep respect for the courage it takes to develop insight and make the changes that they want to make. These are the theories and modalities I use.

Ellen Golding is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in Relationships, Depression, Anxiety, Adjustment issues,Grief and Substance Abuse/recovery behavioral concerns with children and adolescent, interpersonal awareness. If you are interested in scheduling an appointment, please respond to this email with a brief description of your barriers and concerns. I am located near Woodland Hills and Los Angeles my fee is negotiable and circumstantial. I look forward to hearing from you. Don't hesitate to get some help - therapy really can work! I am on facebook.

Are you a couple, individual or family in need of new coping skills? Due to the pandemic you may be experiencing more uncertainty, fear, and sadness. Perhaps you're overwhelmed with family dynamics and re-entry. So much of our collective experience has changed in a short period and you may need help processing it all. If you are feeling a bit lost, or experiencing symptoms of depression and anxiety, you may benefit from therapy now.

Are you struggling with DEPRESSION or ANXIETY? Is your RELATIONSHIP stuck in negative patterns?Is SUBSTANCE USE getting in your way, or you're needing extra support in RECOVERY? Are you going through a stressful LIFE TRANSITION? If you answered "yes" to any these questions, or even "maybe", I might be the help you are looking for. I've been told by my clients that I take a more active, direct approach to therapy, and I believe humor is a great healer. It is my 1st job to help you feel accepted, and listened to. I want to help you achieve your therapeutic goals by learning about what motivates you as a unique individual.

Finding balance while juggling life's responsibilities can at times be overwhelming. We all need help sorting through our feelings. I have genuine empathy for people and the human experience. This quality underlines my passion to guide my clients to a purpose filled life.Whether you're faced with a temporary crisis or you're looking to learn skills necessary to have a balanced life - I offer a safe space, full of support with the goal to promote understanding and self-awareness.I understand that with work, finances, family conflict, relationship discord, parenting difficulties that life feels daunting.

I am interested in treating people whose potential is hindered by negative concepts of themselves imprinted in childhood (through traumatic experiences or neglect of basic emotional needs) and who frequently suffer from symptoms like chronic depression, anxiety and low self-esteem. I am committed to helping these individuals attain a sense of self that brings them happiness and fulfillment. My basic perspective is that the human mind possesses the capacity to heal itself, if guided in the right way. I have explored various methods and approaches to helping the mind restore its basic wholeness.

Hello, I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who provides therapy in a culturally sensitive way. I have over 13 years of experience working with individuals dealing with self-esteem, trauma, family, marital, and relationship issues. I have also done extensive work with individuals in the areas of communication and boundaries.

The therapeutic process is unique to the client. For some it involves deep reflection and questioning old idea's, and for others a problem solving collaboration. For me it is the excitement of the journey you will embark on, and the endless possibilities for growth. Transparency is paramount, and key to the process for both client and therapist. Work is progressive and tailored to the individual. As issues emerge, treatment plans are re-assessed and revised to meet client needs. For trauma I am trained in Trauma focused CBT and Functional Family Systems,for addiction CBT and 12-step and for couples family systems therapy.