Therapists in 90046
Margherita Mera
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90046
Ognuno ha una storia da raccontare e un insieme unico di circostanze, sfide ed esperienze che ci rendono chi siamo. Sono diventata terapeuta perché credo che tutti meritino uno spazio sicuro dove possano essere ascoltati e supportati per affrontare qualsiasi problema che impedisca loro di essere la persona che vogliono essere. Ho esperienza con bambini, adolescenti e le loro famiglie, così come con giovani adulti, lavorando su questioni che vanno dall'ansia e depressione all'autostima, trauma, difficoltà di adattamento alle transizioni della vita, relazioni complicate o con persone che semplicemente volevano conoscersi più a fondo.
Ognuno ha una storia da raccontare e un insieme unico di circostanze, sfide ed esperienze che ci rendono chi siamo. Sono diventata terapeuta perché credo che tutti meritino uno spazio sicuro dove possano essere ascoltati e supportati per affrontare qualsiasi problema che impedisca loro di essere la persona che vogliono essere. Ho esperienza con bambini, adolescenti e le loro famiglie, così come con giovani adulti, lavorando su questioni che vanno dall'ansia e depressione all'autostima, trauma, difficoltà di adattamento alle transizioni della vita, relazioni complicate o con persone che semplicemente volevano conoscersi più a fondo.
Dr. Michael Chindamo is a Psychologist in California who has been practicing since 2009. He has a PsyD in Clinical Psychology from Ryokan College, an M.A. in Counseling from the University of South Florida, a B.S. in Neurobiology, and a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Rochester. Are you feeling overwhelmed due to life changes and relationship conflicts? Are you uncomfortable in social interactions, Do you at times feel angry and don’t understand why? Does nothing seem to give you pleasure anymore? Do you find it difficult to sleep?
Dr. Michael Chindamo is a Psychologist in California who has been practicing since 2009. He has a PsyD in Clinical Psychology from Ryokan College, an M.A. in Counseling from the University of South Florida, a B.S. in Neurobiology, and a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Rochester. Are you feeling overwhelmed due to life changes and relationship conflicts? Are you uncomfortable in social interactions, Do you at times feel angry and don’t understand why? Does nothing seem to give you pleasure anymore? Do you find it difficult to sleep?
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Grief Therapists
How long does therapy take for grief?
There is no exact timeline for grief counseling. Some people may start to feel better after just a few sessions, while others may take months or longer to feel relief. Some specific approaches, including some types of CBT, may involve a set number of sessions, or therapy may be open-ended until the patient determines they are ready to wrap up. Just as there is no right or wrong way to grieve, there is no right or wrong way to seek therapy for grief.
When should you seek therapy for grief?
Many people mistakenly believe that their grief needs to be debilitating or all-encompassing to warrant therapy. This is not the case. While people who experience severe, prolonged grief—particularly those who are considering self-harm or engaging in unhealthy substance use—are especially likely to benefit from therapy, so too are people whose grief is less intense but still interfering with well-being or daily functioning. In practice, almost anyone struggling to process a loss could benefit from grief counseling.
Can grief be managed without therapy?
Oftentimes, yes. Grief is a near-universal part of being human, and many find that their grief, while profound, does not stop them from participating in day-to-day life and steadily eases over time without outside help. For others, however, the harsh pain of early grief persists for months or years or leaves them unable to function. This group is especially likely to benefit from seeing a therapist, who can guide them through their grief and help them reconnect with the world.
What happens if grief is left untreated?
Because grief does not in itself necessitate therapy, untreated grief will often resolve on its own. However, for some people—particularly those who would qualify for a diagnosis of prolonged grief disorder—untreated grief can be a source of seemingly endless pain or lead them to withdraw from the world. In such cases, treatment can be indispensable, as it can help an individual adapt to the loss and start living again.