Therapists in Sawtelle, Los Angeles, CA

Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, or substance-abuse? Are you having difficulty succeeding at work or in school? Are your relationships with friends, family or partners unsatisfying or fraught with conflict? Unfortunately, many individuals are not coping with the stresses in their lives appropriately which is creating more problems in their lives.

Accepting new clients! It is not always easy separating our personal lives from our professional lives when the boundaries we try to maintain in order to excel in both spheres often bleed into each other. You want to bring the best of yourself to all facets of your life, but when issues such as substance abuse, depression, marital strife, family problems, & conflicts with co-workers are so prevalent, how do we cope? What do we do with our mental and emotional baggage? How do we remain balanced and calm when the world we live in demands so much of us?

Everyone deserves to feel heard and be validated. Finding some one to talk in an environment where you feel safe and respected can be the first step towards that. I provide Individual therapy and family therapy to adults, teens, and children. I believe in the importance of connecting with clients to build a strong, trusting therapeutic relationship. My mission is to help clients expand their inner strengths and skills to work toward improved emotional health and well-being.

Perhaps life's uncertainties and events feel frustrating, isolating, painful and heavy. Therapy can provide a safe and supportive space for understanding. Therapy can help make meaning of your life experiences, struggles which can lead to growth, healing, and empowerment. I am here as a warm and compassionate Therapist to walk alongside you through some of life's most difficult challenges.

Are you struggling with work, relational, and life stressors that have overwhelmed you and you are unsure what to do next? You're trying to open the next chapter in your life, but your past traumas and anxiety stop you. This is where I come in and help guide you in making YOUR right decision. I will help you through your journey in becoming worry-free and assist you in processing unresolved feelings and learning healthy coping skills for emotional distress

For over 25 years, I have eased the suffering of those facing anxiety, depression, trauma, couple, family, work & social relational conflict, impulse control, addictions, spiritual searches, grief & loss, life transitions & career change. I work with individuals, couples & families in West Los Angeles & New York City. I am licensed in CA & NY & Certified in EMDR-II, BrainSpotting-Phase 4 , Trauma Resiliency Training Level 2 and Neuro-Affective Touch. I offer & premarital counseling & wedding services, with a specialty in 12-Step Weddings.. I do not take insurance.

You're in pain from a dysfunctional childhood. Or you're using substances to cope with pain and would like to stop. If your substance use has affected your relationships, your finances, your career- it may be time to change. You can feel better! I will help holistically, meaning we will work on many levels. Together we will make practical plans to get you feeling stronger and more peaceful no matter what you have survived. Boundaries and self-care are skills that you can learn. You deserve to have the life you want, and I will help you create it. Together we can get you to where you want to be. Call for free consultation today!

The toll of trauma, stress, anxiety, & depression builds over time, things that once seemed manageable turn into a life that's not our own, because we're stuck in survival mode. It's exhausting. As a therapist, my goal is to collaborate with you to safely navigate your inner landscape and put pieces together so you can uncover your unique abilities and create a mental health toolkit that will carry you through a lifetime. I am here to support you in working through unresolved feelings and conflicts and guide you toward healing. Therefore, you can feel empowered, rejuvenated, and enthusiastic about life again.

I hope to create a safe therapeutic relationship, where you can be known, seen, and heard. I am here to empower you to tap into your abilities and strengths and help you to create a new path by challenging the barriers. I work with individuals and teens who have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, substance use, grief and loss, life transitions, and relational/attachment wounds. My experience also includes working with the BIOPIC community, LGBTQIA+ community, first responders, veterans, and addicted family systems. I tailor therapy to my clients individual goals and needs and provide culturally competent mental health care.

Feeling stuck, misunderstood, alone, or confused happens to most everyone at different points in life. It is normal to feel overwhelmed by challenging and painful emotions such as anger, fear, sadness, anxiety, shame, or feeling numb. Many turn to unhealthy coping methods such as abuse of alcohol or drugs, isolating from family or friends, lashing out at loved ones, avoiding our responsibilities, or acting out in self-destructive ways. Often, these feelings and behaviors worsen when one lacks a safe space to share and process through these issues and emotions. My intention is to hold a safe space for you to process your experiences.

Throughout our lives, we all have experienced feelings of depression, anxiety, and anger. These emotions leave you feeling insecure, shameful, lonely, unworthy and stuck in unhealthy patterns of behavior. Trauma can have negative emotional and physical effects and can lead to family/relationship issues. I specialize in solution-focused brief therapy, motivational interviewing, mindfulness and CBT. These approaches allow me to work with the client to decrease symptoms of anxiety and depression and other health/behavioral issues.

I am an assistant professor at UCLA School of Medicine and a clinical psychologist who is sensitive, focused and caring. My practice is mainly focused on treating individuals who struggle with depression, anxiety, and life change, and I also work with couples and families who want to improve communication. I work by helping people find inner strengths, acquire new approaches to deal with conflict, and develop personal insight to make life more fulfilling. I am proud to do work that recognizes human dignity in moments of difficulty, and take seriously my role to help people grow.

I am happy to see the recent focus on the importance of mental health. After a pandemic, difficult social change, and economic uncertainty, it is normal to feel anxiety about the future. I am down to earth and easy to talk to which helps people work through issues more deeply. Using evidence-based approaches, I draw on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and humanistic psychology to help clients move forward in meaningful ways. I tailor therapy to each individual and include all aspects of a person's life, including family dynamics, cultural factors, job/ financial pressures, coping skills and health/ wellness.

Families are greatly impacted by betrayal, infidelity and sex addiction. As parents struggle to orient themselves to a new reality in the face of betrayal, it can be overwhelming and painful for a parent to recognize the immediate and future impact on their children. Well meaning parents can unintentionally make serious mistakes in managing the family during this painful and confusing time. You may have questions at this time such as “How is the tension in the household affecting our child?" and “Is our child internalizing emotional pain that we can't see?”

I am a licensed psychotherapist with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from UC Santa Barbara and a Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy from USC. I have extensive experience working with children, adolescents, and young adults in various settings, and I specialize in treating mental health disorders such as anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, and women’s issues. I employ an integrative approach that utilizes psychodynamic, CBT, DBT, and mindfulness-based techniques, creating a welcoming and collaborative atmosphere for you to work towards the changes that are meaningful for you.

Do you struggle with depression, anxiety, and trauma? Do you experience difficulties managing family and relationship issues? I believe that healing happens when we pay attention to all the parts that make us whole—our mind, body, and soul. The subconscious mind controls most of our reality and choices, so building awareness and active presence can improve the quality of daily living and assist in not only surviving, but thriving through life. As an intuitive & holistic therapist, I will assist you in strengthening your inner psyche and developing new tools to manage negative feelings and thoughts.

I deeply believe in the healing process and an individual's innate capacity for transformation. With over a decade of experience working as a clinical therapist, I believe it's not about working harder but working smarter. Our goal is primarily to identify all of the blocks (namely old patterns, limiting beliefs, old habits, patterns of avoidance, etc.) that are interfering with your brain and body's natural tendency towards healing. This can show up as addictions, chronic pain, anxiety, or depression. Whatever you're working through, your system will guide us towards healing and, ultimately, equilibrium.

Are you experiencing challenges in dealing with anxiety, depression, and traumatic experiences? Do you struggle with effective communication and setting boundaries in your relationships with others? Life often presents obstacles and difficulties that might lead to these difficulties without proper tools, resources, and guidance. I utilize CBT, DBT, ACT, and Trauma-informed care to help you manage symptoms and promote healing and growth. With a deep appreciation for the uniqueness of each client and their lived experiences, I foster a collaborative and inclusive therapeutic environment.

Life can feel impossible to avoid struggling and we often don't feel we have the skills to cope successfully through. Unfortunately, sometimes we don't have all the resources we need for a given situation. Parts of us take on desperate roles trying to help us to survive. This might look like anxiety, depression, PTSD, addiction, and relationship/family issues. I aim to help you process unresolved issues and feelings and find solutions.