Female Therapists in 90068

Are you struggling with life changes? Do you feel alone? Are you having trouble making decisions? My expertise is helping people who are in transition, struggling with depression or anxiety. My goal is to collaborate with you to achieve your personal and professional potential. By making the decision to begin therapy, you may discover new options for creativity, career or relationships. I can help you recognize negative thought patterns, identify and value your strengths and transcend emotional barriers. Life transitions can be challenging -- yet also provide the opportunity for insight and change.

Best Self Psych is a group of ENM, kink, and LGBTQ+ affirmative licensed and associate therapists in Los Angeles and we help people who are experiencing difficulty in their relationships and professional lives. Our practice specializes in specialities include helping people who are struggling with the effects of depression, anxiety, C-PTSD and ADHD.

For 30 years, I have enjoyed assisting clients in working through a range of problems including anxiety and depression, relationship conflicts, grief and loss, career concerns, life transitions and creative blocks. My style is integrative and I tailor my approach to the specific needs of each client. I specialize in working with couples who are struggling with communication and intimacy problems. I work collaboratively to help both individuals and couples find a greater sense of well-being. Clients have said they appreciate my sense of humor, approachability and the relaxing environment I provide.

Since the start of the pandemic, so many of us have come to crossroads in our lives. When in isolation we have been forced to look closely at the relationships we value, the activities we enjoy, and what we wish to change. In the age of social media, the culture of comparison has dominated our inner psyches and altered our abilities to obtain lasting happiness. In our work together, I want to provide you with a warm, thoughtful, socioculturally-attuned, and collaborative environment. Here, we can explore your individual needs, the belief systems you hold, and your hopes for the future.

I conduct sessions in French & English in a caring manner to ensure couples, individuals & adolescents feel safe to explore and uncover the patterns that are impacting their satisfaction or keeping them stuck. Together we can make sense of your life, help you explore past and present hardships, learn new tools and access your strengths so that you can make better decisions, stop reoccurring behaviors and feel healthier. Your treatment will be tailored to meet your unique personality & goals. You don't need to be alone in your fears, pain, sadness, thoughts, or confusion. You can get through whatever you are dealing with- Let's talk.

Feeling stuck? Whether you’ve worked with a therapist or two, or have never been to therapy before, if things don’t seem to be working well, it may be time to do something different. Do feel 'seen'? Or have you felt lost or further isolated by disconnected, generic or rushed sessions? Are you looking for someone to help you gain practical, actionable insight/knowledge/skills to become more self-aligned, grounded, empowered, and consistently supported with sessions tailored to YOU and your unique journey? Then take THIS opportunity toward positive change! Let this be your time, your season of new beginnings… Give me a call.

My practice specializes in COUPLES as well as individuals who want to grow together and let go of old patterns that aren’t serving them anymore. Your therapy has to feel like a 'good fit', so I use my curiosity and experience to help us discover what feels right. People can confront the more difficult parts of themselves in a safe environment. I provide this in our sessions together, bringing warmth, respect and humor to the relationship. Aside from couples, my practice focuses on recovery, codependency, love/sex addiction and avoidance, chronic pain and illness, relationship issues, NPD abuse healing, and anxiety/depression.

Do you yearn for a better, happier life, but feel weighed down by stress, anxiety, or sadness? Do difficult thoughts and feelings prevent you from doing the things you need to do? You aren’t alone - it is so easy to become caught in a cycle of worry, depression, and negative self-talk, especially in these uncertain times. Along with the stressors that come up in our daily lives, other things can affect how we feel and function, including our upbringing, a relentless inner critic, feelings of disconnect, inherited wounds, and painful past experiences.

You can have complete trust in my competency as a leading therapist. I deeply care and quickly help people make profound shifts into better feeling places. In sessions you will feel safe, understood and empowered. Everything that you share will be held in a compassionate, highly confidential and sacred space. You will gain deep insights, expanded awareness and the ability to make intuitive decisions. You will feel much lighter, connected to a deep intelligence and in a natural flow. You will rediscover yourself and be yourself...maybe for the first time.

Are you overwhelmed with life's challenges and ready for a change? My passion lies in helping people heal from eating disorders, body image issues, trauma, depression and anxiety. I am also passionate about working with teenagers as they navigate the often tumultuous journey of adolescence. I recognize the need for concrete evidence-based tools to help my clients confront difficult emotions and the myriad stressors that life throws their way. I work from a trauma informed perspective and strive to see each client as the unique individual they are.

I am a LGBTQIA+, kink, and non-monogamy-affirmative therapist, who provides online therapy for adults, romantic partners, and chosen family. I specialize in empowering people to work through shame, anxiety, depression, ADHD, coming out, and relational issues. I take a humanist, collaborative, attachment-focused approach in my therapeutic work and believe it’s often useful to examine the stories we tell about ourselves and our relationships in order to weave new narratives that better serve us. I have completed my Emotionally Focused Therapy Core Skills Training (an attachment-based couples therapy method).

My name is Vanessa Graf and I work in relationship development, starting with the relationship between me and my client. Although I work with couples, my best work is with the individual striving toward self-awareness. As a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, I teach strategies to manage mental health issues while teaching mindfulness, self acceptance and Self Love - the key to happiness. I am an empathic counselor with a good sense of humor.

Hi there and welcome! By visiting here today, you're likely in the midst of searching for the right "fit" to join you in the process toward healing. This is no easy task, and I salute you for taking the initial, sometimes uncomfortable steps toward growth. While I encourage you to take your time in that decision, I would be honored to partner alongside you. Presently, I'm an associate clinician at a private practice in LA. I believe everyone deserves a space where they feel listened to and valued for who they are. The unpredictable, complex, and ever-changing nature of our lives can often feel overwhelming to sift through alone.

Distressing symptoms, whether they be depression, anxiety, a sense of meaninglessness, addictions, or behavior problems can be painful and debilitating. As your therapist, I consider it my job to help you understand and utilize such symptoms as opportunities for growth. With the help of effective therapy, in fact, periods of stagnation and despair can serve as catalysts that allow us to discover previously unknown levels of happiness, prosperity, and inner peace. As your symptoms diminish, together we will work towards expanding your capacity for work, love, and creativity. I offer a free initial consultation period for all new patients.

As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (#136282), I am deeply invested in providing a safe space that offers compassion, honest reflection and insight. Through therapy, we will work together to create hope and action during life's difficult moments and challenging transitions. As a team, we will collaborate to expand your awareness, self-knowledge and genuine personal worth. Through the self-discovery that therapy can provide, I hope to support you in creating lasting change to reach your goals and a sense of personal fulfillment.

Whether you are presently in crisis or simply feeling a bit stuck in life, I honor the effort & courage that it took you to get here. It suggests that—regardless of how you might feel in this moment—some small (or large) part of you believes in the possibility of a more peaceful, fulfilling life. As a therapist, I am here to not only affirm and amplify that belief, but more importantly, to help you discover and define its reality for yourself.

Sometimes it's good to know a few things about your potential therapist. This might be helpful. I am: Queer. A single mother. Serbian. Ask if you would like to know anything else. Over the last few years, I've noticed a big shift in the mental health world. Clients are seeking out their wildness, yearning for desire, playfulness, meaning. They are connecting with elements of their identities that have been denied. They are choosing themselves above the comfort of others. This is exciting to me. The therapy room can be a place to notice, practice, and fortify this work.

If you identify as Poly/Non-monogamous, Kinky/fetishistic, Queer/Trans, or Anti-capitalist you already know the tyrannical way normativity polices “others” who deviate from conventional cultural scripts. Even more so when your preferred expressions of intimacy and embodiment are deemed “problematic”. I do not equate “healthy” with “normal”, nor aim to be prescriptive about how you “ought“ to experience being in this world. Living along the fringes of normativity isn’t an easy choice. But it can be a worthy choice, fulfilling and purposeful! Yet it may also be accompanied by high costs that feel compromising to dignity & self-worth.

Exploring your life in partnership with a dedicated therapist can be a remarkable gift to yourself. I can help you gain insight into unhelpful patterns and difficulties in your life, and support you in realizing your hopes and goals. I view symptoms not merely as problems that need to be “fixed”; instead I seek to help you uncover their deeper causes. Problems then become opportunities for renewal and positive change. I believe a trusting therapeutic relationship is at the foundation of a successful therapeutic outcome. My goal is to provide a safe and collaborative environment in which lasting change and healing become possible.