Therapists in Bel Air, Los Angeles, CA

I am a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in women's mental health. I have extensive training in reproductive & maternal metal health. Nurturing new moms, moms to be, and women trying to conceive is the heart of my psychotherapy practice. As a mom of 2, I understand firsthand how crucial it is to have emotional support during pregnancy, postpartum and motherhood. It is my priority and passion to help you receive the support you need. I will work with you to create a plan that targets your specific symptoms, reduces stress, builds coping skills, restores self-esteem and hope, and improves overall well-being.

It takes courage to ask for help. If you're browsing through this site, you're probably wondering how you can make things better for yourself. That's a great first step. And you already took it. Life can be very challenging, and at times unbearable. As a Clinical Therapist, I want to help you find and develop life-enhancing qualities that you need in order to live the kind of life that you envision for yourself.

My therapy style is centered around creating a safe and nurturing space where you can comfortably explore your inner world. I am committed to supporting you in befriending the parts of yourself that you find challenging to accept. With a deep passion for helping individuals integrate their struggles into a persona of strength and resilience, I strive to empower you on your healing journey. Throughout my 9 years as a clinical therapist, I have incorporated trauma-informed, evidence-based approaches into my practice.

I truly look forward to meeting you. I feel excited every time I meet with a new client. It is the beginning of a journey we take together. It is an interpersonal and strengths based relationship in which it is safe for you to discover your fullest potential. I am kind and caring but wil also encourage you to look more deeply into your blind spots. I believe in respect, kindness and humor. I treat my clients as human beings, not as a diagnosis. I especially enjoy working with individuals feeling that something from their past is holding them back. And with couples who are feeling stuck. I love helping clients to find true happiness.

I am passionate about helping hearts heal. I believe that it is an amazing first step in your healing when making the decision to invest in therapy, and I consider it an honor to support you along your journey. My Client-Centered approach to therapy is rooted in my desire to help you discover purpose and self-worth. Additionally, I have also provided therapeutic services for homeless veterans at a local community agency, People Assisting The Homeless (PATH). Currently, I provide individual and family therapy in a variety of settings and for diverse groups.

I believe that psychotherapy can be a tool to help someone to increase their self-awareness and promote healing and reparation to the life's pain and struggles. If you would like someone on your side to the new journey of rediscovering who you are and who you want to be, that is my goal. To provide support through this new path with the objective that life will unfold with more joy and happiness.

Accepting NEW Clients for Online Only. Do you long for more content, empowered life - one free from the weight of trauma and emotional burdens? If so, I'm here to support you on this incredible journey as a caring and understanding therapist. Together, we'll tackle life's challenges, work through emotional wounds, and cultivate inner strength and peace. I will walk you hand in hand as you uncover your true self and create a life that feels truly fulfilling, taking it one step at a time.

I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and substance abuse. I have provided therapy in various settings: public mental health, family agencies, hospitals, school systems, and in private practice. I have worked with a wide range of severity of problems and challenges. These experiences provided me with ways to relate to my clients, regardless of circumstance or background, in a way where they can be heard and understood and provided a treatment that is meaningful to them.

I have been working in the field of mental health for nearly 15 years. I have a masters in counseling psychology and a doctorate in couple and family therapy. I also completed a postdoctoral fellowship in health behavior. I believe humans are relational beings and relationships play an important role in our everyday lives. When relationships get off track, it can be overwhelming. I work with individuals, couples, and families to help relationships heal. I seek to help individuals, couples, and families navigate a wide range of challenges pertaining to relationships.

I am passionate about my work with adults who struggle to live in the in-between worlds (e.g., cultural and gender identity, work, family, relationships, etc.). I believe that transformation occurs within a blanket of emotional security. Therefore, it is crucial for me to curate a compassionate and safe therapeutic space for my clients as they experience difficult emotions in the moment. I practice from a strength-based approach in which I view you as the expert in your lived experience. Together, I will co-create a support system that is unique to your individual healing journey. You are safe here.

I provide a safe and supportive environment for you to talk about issues. Common problems which my clients bring to therapy are depression, family conflict, anxiety, life transitions, relationships, workplace conflict, grief and loss. Often clients are seeking better communication and a lessening of conflict and stress in their lives. I have over 25 years of experience working with adults, couples (straight and gay), families, children, and adolescents. I help new clients identify goals for treatment and together we work out a plan for achieving them. My clinical expertise with various treatment approaches helps clients to realize their desired goals.

I work with individuals, couples, and families in issues across the relationship spectrum. I have an expertise in the intersection of relationship concerns and disability/neurodivergence. I work with individuals and their family members looking for sexuality education and self-identity exploration, as well as coaching on dating skills and beginning relationships. I engage with couples to work on relationship enhancement and sex therapy. I also am a trauma-informed therapist, working with both victims, perpetrators, and couples experiencing sexual and relationship violence.

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.

A Licensed Psychotherapist specializing in trauma, crisis, grief, anxiety, depression, and relationships. Veronica provides an empathetic and caring environment to work through challenges without judgment. Veronica obtained her B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Applied Developmental Psychology and Master’s in Social Welfare at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). She is trained in CBT, DBT, and family and couples therapy. She is also certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and the administration of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Deep-Brain Theta Stimulation.

Individual psychotherapy can be a challenging process, one that fosters your emotional awareness and psychological development. It allows you to work through issues that give rise to depression and anxiety, and enables you to grieve the many losses and disappointments that continue to live within you. As your therapist, I am committed to help you resolve all life, career, family, and relationship difficulties or transitions. Your greatest potentials are within you. Together we will reach your individual goals.

I provide therapy for children, families and individual adults. My speciality is working with childhood issues that include learning challenges, ADD/ADHD, Autism, conduct disorders, emotional disturbances, trauma, and a host of other behavioral and development challenges. I also have experience working with adults on such issues as grief, addiction, anxiety, depression, parenting support as well as with the LGBT community. My post graduate training and employment has been working extensively with severely emotionally challenged youth and their families. I conduct groups for children and adolescents focusing on social skills and critical teen issues.

Your child is a source of light. But perhaps you've noticed their light has dimmed recently and you feel concerned. Perhaps your teen is falling behind in school, having difficulty connecting with their friends, or experiencing confusion as they explore their gender identity. Your young child may be having anger outbursts or challenges with their behavior at home. Adjusting to the post-COVID lifestyle might be causing ongoing worries and changes in mood or personality. Or your child might have experienced a major stressor like divorce, a death in the family, or even a traumatic event like a car accident or an act of violence.

As a clinician specializing in complex (developmental) trauma, I assist teens and adults facing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and chronic health conditions. I also help families in conflict. My method zeroes in on uncovering root causes and core beliefs to enhance self-connection. I recognize the deep impact of past experiences such as loss, bullying, significant life changes, violence, and family dynamics on current well-being. This understanding drives my focus on addressing foundational issues for lasting change.

As the global pandemic has shown us, sometimes life becomes overwhelming and uncontrollable. During these times it may be best to talk with someone outside of your community of family, friends or co-workers. A warm hearted professional to lend a moment of support and guidance. I share with clients in deciding how best to approach the issues, with the intent of addressing both the current distressing symptoms and long-standing patterns of behavior that are getting in the way of a thriving life. My practice is telehealth-based, and I accept direct pay (some prefer for privacy) as well as most PPO plans as an Out of Network provider.