Therapists in Glendale, Los Angeles, CA

Hi! Ever feel like your emotions are all over the place, or maybe they're just tough to manage? Or perhaps you're on a journey to feeling more in tune with yourself? Whether you're a seasoned therapy-goer or just getting started, I'm here to support you in reaching your goals. Using practical tools and proven techniques from Dialectical Behavior Therapy to Mindfulness, I help folks like you navigate the ups and downs of emotions, find effective ways to cope, and foster healthier connections in your life. Let's walk this path together!

Do you find yourself waking up each morning with a sinking sense of dread, disconnected from your partner and even from your own sense of self? As a high achiever, you constantly push yourself to perform at the highest level, but deep down, you struggle with feelings of inadequacy. The constant worry and stress you experience begin to take a toll on your day-to-day life, relationships, and work. The pressure to live up to someone else's standards becomes overwhelming, and you question whether this stress and pressure will ever improve. If you ignore the underlying stress and anxiety, it can lead to burnout and relationship conflict.

I have been in practice for over 30 years, helping clients to develop a deeper understanding of themselves and their relationships. Life often challenges our ability to maintain equilibrium. Whether it's in work or love, choices are often linked to experiences or emotions that have not yet come to light. As we reflect on experiences, anxiety is lowered or becomes easier to bear. This leads to a greater ability to meet life goals--when we tolerate anxiety well enough to sort out true needs from a desire to escape a bad feeling, we tend to move toward those goals.

Dr. Grad is a clinical psychologist with over a decade of experience in the mental health field. Her passion and goal is to help clients improve their mental well being in all areas of your life. She specializes in the treatment of anxiety, depression, stress management, PTSD, grief, health related concerns, and general wellness enhancement. Certified in evidence-based treatments for trauma, mindfulness-based meditation, behavioral medicine consultation, and couples therapy, Dr. Grad brings a comprehensive and integrative approach to mental health.

Are you struggling or feeling stuck in your relationship? Relationships are tough, and couples therapy can be an effective way to navigate relational challenges and improve relationships for better. I'm passionate about helping relationships recover and thrive. Together we will uncover the underlying issues that contribute to an unhealthy dynamic in your relationship, learn skills to improve communication and navigate conflict, and strengthen your connection.

Are you feeling stuck and paralyzed by important decisions? Would you like more freedom and joy in your life? Are you grieving a loved one and can’t imagine happier times? These are typical reasons why clients choose to work with me. My clients often arrive to therapy with anxieties, relationship problems and traumas that hold them back from actively creating the life they want.

I specialize in assisting individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, and burnout. My diverse clientele includes young individuals exploring their identities to adults skillfully navigating the complexities of work, relationships, and family. My role as a therapist is to help my patients identify and decipher their emotional signals, empower them to be more self-aware and provide coping skills that they can integrate into their daily lives.

Are you frequently worrying about things you can’t control? Do you tend to talk negatively to yourself or feel like you aren’t enough? Are you concerned about relationship issues? Being a human today is hard and people come to therapy for many different reasons. It can be challenging to manage all the aspects of personal, professional, and family life, leaving self-care and wellness on the back burner. I am committed to helping women and couples improve communication, feel better, and live well. I value the importance of building a trusting and collaborative relationship and know that finding the right therapist can be hard.

If you are feeling lost, alone, or out of touch with your usual self, I know you have not made the decision to reach out for help lightly. Seeking therapy is an effort to do just about anything to finally feel better. Maybe you are feeling weighed down by life's stressors, like it is impossible to be a woman in today's society, struggling to navigate the transition to motherhood, overcome with sadness, and hopeless about how to take care of yourself, your relationship, or your child. If you are searching for holistic support in embodying your role as a mother, or mood management during pregnancy and post-partum, I can help.