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Dr. Karla Mayorga
Psychologist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Reseda, CA 91335  (Online Only)
I specialized in helping adult individuals that are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, domestic violence, relationship, LGBTQ+, school/vocational, women, men, grief, trauma, immigration, & cultural issues.
You are probably looking for immediate help due to a crisis or some pressing issue. You might be struggling with test anxiety or may need help dealing with a break-up and/or finding your soul mate. You might also be curious about therapy & what it can do. I am glad you found me & I am here to help you achieve a better tomorrow. I provide a warm and nonjudgmental environment where you can feel comfortable and at ease. The therapeutic work is a collaborative effort between therapist & client. If you are ready to make changes, let's do it together. Remember, Hope plus action equal success. Today is the best day to start. Call me!
I specialized in helping adult individuals that are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, domestic violence, relationship, LGBTQ+, school/vocational, women, men, grief, trauma, immigration, & cultural issues.
You are probably looking for immediate help due to a crisis or some pressing issue. You might be struggling with test anxiety or may need help dealing with a break-up and/or finding your soul mate. You might also be curious about therapy & what it can do. I am glad you found me & I am here to help you achieve a better tomorrow. I provide a warm and nonjudgmental environment where you can feel comfortable and at ease. The therapeutic work is a collaborative effort between therapist & client. If you are ready to make changes, let's do it together. Remember, Hope plus action equal success. Today is the best day to start. Call me!
(747) 285-7050 View (747) 285-7050
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Erica Gormley
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 91335
As a licensed marriage and family therapist, I work with individuals to help increase self-awareness and explore authenticity and stress reduction, which occurs in everyday life. I understand that making a decision to seek help can be difficult so I use an approach that is compassionate, direct, and non-judgmental to help you feel supported throughout your counseling journey. My approach to therapy includes talk therapy, mindfulness, and various therapeutic techniques, including CBT, stress reduction, & grief counseling.
As a licensed marriage and family therapist, I work with individuals to help increase self-awareness and explore authenticity and stress reduction, which occurs in everyday life. I understand that making a decision to seek help can be difficult so I use an approach that is compassionate, direct, and non-judgmental to help you feel supported throughout your counseling journey. My approach to therapy includes talk therapy, mindfulness, and various therapeutic techniques, including CBT, stress reduction, & grief counseling.
(714) 930-1719 View (714) 930-1719
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Channie Amato
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 91335
Channie Amato is a licensed therapist practicing for over 13 years, provides a holistic, individualistic, collaborative approach to build a sense of self, better one's relationships with themselves, others, and increase healthy coping strategies i.e. breath work, mindfulness, to best support client's overall health and wellbeing. Working with older adolescents to older adults, Channie works with client's experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, challenges in relationships, healing from narcissist abuse, codependency, self-esteem/ self-confidence, relationship with self, grief, bereavement, trauma, PTSD, pain.
Channie Amato is a licensed therapist practicing for over 13 years, provides a holistic, individualistic, collaborative approach to build a sense of self, better one's relationships with themselves, others, and increase healthy coping strategies i.e. breath work, mindfulness, to best support client's overall health and wellbeing. Working with older adolescents to older adults, Channie works with client's experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, challenges in relationships, healing from narcissist abuse, codependency, self-esteem/ self-confidence, relationship with self, grief, bereavement, trauma, PTSD, pain.
(951) 417-4673 View (951) 417-4673
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Joshua Javedanfar
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 91335
I have experience/have been trained in addressing trauma-related issues, grief and loss, and supporting clients in building resilience and personal empowerment.
Hello, and welcome! I'm Josh Javedanfar, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and I'm here to support you on your journey toward improved mental well-being. With a compassionate and personalized approach, I strive to create a safe space for exploration, healing, and growth. I tailor all my therapeutic techniques to meet your unique needs. I work with and have had experience working with individuals, families, and couples of diverse backgrounds and ages who may be facing a wide range of mental health concerns.
I have experience/have been trained in addressing trauma-related issues, grief and loss, and supporting clients in building resilience and personal empowerment.
Hello, and welcome! I'm Josh Javedanfar, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and I'm here to support you on your journey toward improved mental well-being. With a compassionate and personalized approach, I strive to create a safe space for exploration, healing, and growth. I tailor all my therapeutic techniques to meet your unique needs. I work with and have had experience working with individuals, families, and couples of diverse backgrounds and ages who may be facing a wide range of mental health concerns.
(657) 571-4636 View (657) 571-4636
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Fabrice Paracuellos
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 91335
I specialize in emotions, relationships, self-esteem, and culture. I bring a warm approach to therapy, one informed by my experiences in Europe and Asia. I also supervise therapists in training. I became a therapist after discovering the meaning of fatherhood. I work with individuals, couples, and families. I integrate approaches that provide empathy, help regulate the nervous system, and deepen self-awareness. These bring direct relief with regards to the immediate stress associated with current issue(s) and long-term support with self-esteem, empowerment, quality of relationship, and meaning.
I specialize in emotions, relationships, self-esteem, and culture. I bring a warm approach to therapy, one informed by my experiences in Europe and Asia. I also supervise therapists in training. I became a therapist after discovering the meaning of fatherhood. I work with individuals, couples, and families. I integrate approaches that provide empathy, help regulate the nervous system, and deepen self-awareness. These bring direct relief with regards to the immediate stress associated with current issue(s) and long-term support with self-esteem, empowerment, quality of relationship, and meaning.
(818) 536-7983 View (818) 536-7983
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Amber Massie
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 91335
Hi, my name is Amber Massie (she/her/hers), I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and I look forward to supporting your journey to healing, self-discovery, and improving your outlook on yourself and your life. Change in therapy happens through a process of increased self-understanding, practicing new ways of engaging (with yourself, with others, with a particular problem or set of issues), and development and practice of coping strategies.
Hi, my name is Amber Massie (she/her/hers), I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and I look forward to supporting your journey to healing, self-discovery, and improving your outlook on yourself and your life. Change in therapy happens through a process of increased self-understanding, practicing new ways of engaging (with yourself, with others, with a particular problem or set of issues), and development and practice of coping strategies.
(559) 543-9533 View (559) 543-9533
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Eleana Coll
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 91335
I am Eleana Coll, with LCSW 87111. I am a bilingual/bicultural Spanish-speaking Psychotherapist with many years of experience working with children, adults, adolescents, and families who have experienced trauma, abuse, crime victimization, and immigration/acculturation issues. The clientele I serve is mainly Spanish-speaking Immigrants. My therapeutic approach is to create a positive, humanistic relationship and environment to help you process and resolve those difficulties and strive for balance in your life. I use positive communication to create a safe and nurturing session environment.
I am Eleana Coll, with LCSW 87111. I am a bilingual/bicultural Spanish-speaking Psychotherapist with many years of experience working with children, adults, adolescents, and families who have experienced trauma, abuse, crime victimization, and immigration/acculturation issues. The clientele I serve is mainly Spanish-speaking Immigrants. My therapeutic approach is to create a positive, humanistic relationship and environment to help you process and resolve those difficulties and strive for balance in your life. I use positive communication to create a safe and nurturing session environment.
(818) 452-2262 View (818) 452-2262
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Maritess Florez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 91335
I'm Maritess "Tess" Florez, a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist working with CA clients via telehealth. I work mostly with individuals from adolescents to adults, as well as parents/children ages 3-8. I also see couples and offer family sessions as needed. I work from a trauma-informed lens and may utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Narrative Therapy, as well as various somatic-based interventions.
I'm Maritess "Tess" Florez, a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist working with CA clients via telehealth. I work mostly with individuals from adolescents to adults, as well as parents/children ages 3-8. I also see couples and offer family sessions as needed. I work from a trauma-informed lens and may utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Narrative Therapy, as well as various somatic-based interventions.
(818) 797-9023 View (818) 797-9023
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Karre Kern
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 91335  (Online Only)
A warm welcome to you, I'm Karre Kern! I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT), and Notary Public providing Telehealth in California, Maine, Virginia, and Florida. My practice supports ages 9 years and up with a wide range of difficulties including anxiety, stress, and trauma. I primarily utilize Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and have more than 20 years of experience helping facilitate positive change within a diverse clientele.
A warm welcome to you, I'm Karre Kern! I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT), and Notary Public providing Telehealth in California, Maine, Virginia, and Florida. My practice supports ages 9 years and up with a wide range of difficulties including anxiety, stress, and trauma. I primarily utilize Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and have more than 20 years of experience helping facilitate positive change within a diverse clientele.
(818) 699-0190 View (818) 699-0190
Photo of Erica Velasco, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist
Erica Velasco
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 91335
My name is Erica Velasco. I am a bilingual Latinx Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, who is passionate about creating a space for healing hearts and bodies, through authentic connection. When I'm not working, you will find me in my garden, hanging out at a coffee shop, going on adventures with my family and friends, or working on DIY projects in my home. I identify as first-gen (both my parents immigrated from Mexico), partnered, mother of two humans, various four-legged friends, and too many plant babies to count. My work is rooted in anti-oppressive, trauma informed, holistic, and culturally humble practices.
My name is Erica Velasco. I am a bilingual Latinx Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, who is passionate about creating a space for healing hearts and bodies, through authentic connection. When I'm not working, you will find me in my garden, hanging out at a coffee shop, going on adventures with my family and friends, or working on DIY projects in my home. I identify as first-gen (both my parents immigrated from Mexico), partnered, mother of two humans, various four-legged friends, and too many plant babies to count. My work is rooted in anti-oppressive, trauma informed, holistic, and culturally humble practices.
(626) 669-4382 View (626) 669-4382
Photo of Maria-Elena Farias, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Maria-Elena Farias
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 91335
I specialize in working with adults, assisting them through painful life experiences, including childhood trauma, traumatic losses, or just a need to refocus and bring life and relationships to their highest potential.
Hello! My name is Elena Farias LCSW. I provide my clients with a warm, nonjudgmental space where they can explore their thoughts and feelings. Together we work collaboratively to build and strengthen their relationships, heal areas of their lives that have caused pain and trauma, as a result of our work together my client's become more aware of their inner strengths and build very rewarding lives.
I specialize in working with adults, assisting them through painful life experiences, including childhood trauma, traumatic losses, or just a need to refocus and bring life and relationships to their highest potential.
Hello! My name is Elena Farias LCSW. I provide my clients with a warm, nonjudgmental space where they can explore their thoughts and feelings. Together we work collaboratively to build and strengthen their relationships, heal areas of their lives that have caused pain and trauma, as a result of our work together my client's become more aware of their inner strengths and build very rewarding lives.
(858) 295-7342 View (858) 295-7342
Photo of Ruzanna Jurian, MA, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist
Ruzanna Jurian
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Reseda, CA 91335
Hello and welcome! I specialize in helping individuals experiencing depression, stress, anxiety, PTSD, trauma or just need a little guidance and direction in life! I have extensive years of experience in working with children, teens and young adults in various settings, as well as a background in child and adolescent development. I have also worked closely with the geriatric population in assisting them with accepting their past, planning for the future and finding their life's meaning. I look forward to helping you on your path in life!
Hello and welcome! I specialize in helping individuals experiencing depression, stress, anxiety, PTSD, trauma or just need a little guidance and direction in life! I have extensive years of experience in working with children, teens and young adults in various settings, as well as a background in child and adolescent development. I have also worked closely with the geriatric population in assisting them with accepting their past, planning for the future and finding their life's meaning. I look forward to helping you on your path in life!
(818) 962-4673 View (818) 962-4673
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Dr. John F. Robison
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tarzana, CA 91335  (Online Only)
I provide a safe, supportive relationship where you can explore issues and grow without judgment. I draw from several psychotherapeutic approaches and use what clients are comfortable with yet challenged by such as: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, Attachment theory, Psychodynamic therapy, group psychotherapy, existential/spiritual exploration, mindfulness meditation and addiction relapse prevention and recovery. I only see clients by video. I find it just as effective as face-to-face and you have the comfort of home and no traffic.
I provide a safe, supportive relationship where you can explore issues and grow without judgment. I draw from several psychotherapeutic approaches and use what clients are comfortable with yet challenged by such as: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, Attachment theory, Psychodynamic therapy, group psychotherapy, existential/spiritual exploration, mindfulness meditation and addiction relapse prevention and recovery. I only see clients by video. I find it just as effective as face-to-face and you have the comfort of home and no traffic.
(949) 313-2652 View (949) 313-2652
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Emely Tobar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PPSC
Verified Verified
Reseda, CA 91335  (Online Only)
Saludos! My name is Emely Tobar and I am a dedicated Bilingual Spanish-speaking clinician committed to practicing within a decolonial therapy and abolitionist social work framework. Understanding the importance of intersectionality, I am dedicated to addressing issues related to race, gender, sexuality, and socioeconomic status. In my practice, I use anti-oppressive interventions and strategies, as well as trauma-informed coping skills. My practice is rooted in abolitionist principles, with liberation in mind, envisioning a world where mental health care is accessible, equitable, and affirming for all.
Saludos! My name is Emely Tobar and I am a dedicated Bilingual Spanish-speaking clinician committed to practicing within a decolonial therapy and abolitionist social work framework. Understanding the importance of intersectionality, I am dedicated to addressing issues related to race, gender, sexuality, and socioeconomic status. In my practice, I use anti-oppressive interventions and strategies, as well as trauma-informed coping skills. My practice is rooted in abolitionist principles, with liberation in mind, envisioning a world where mental health care is accessible, equitable, and affirming for all.
(562) 842-1337 View (562) 842-1337
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Kathryn (Katie) Rojo
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, PMH-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Reseda, CA 91335  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I am certified in perinatal mental health and specialize in grief and loss and providing support for NICU families.
Is adjusting to your changing world too much to bear? Are you struggling to stay afloat amidst waves of grief? You are not alone. I know how challenging it is to find balance within changing circumstances, especially when accompanied by loss. Therapy with me is space and time for you. I listen as you tell your story and express your sorrow, joy, anger, lost or changing dreams, and hopes for the future. Together we reflect upon what was, fully experience what is, and explore what could be. You will feel seen, heard, and known.
I am certified in perinatal mental health and specialize in grief and loss and providing support for NICU families.
Is adjusting to your changing world too much to bear? Are you struggling to stay afloat amidst waves of grief? You are not alone. I know how challenging it is to find balance within changing circumstances, especially when accompanied by loss. Therapy with me is space and time for you. I listen as you tell your story and express your sorrow, joy, anger, lost or changing dreams, and hopes for the future. Together we reflect upon what was, fully experience what is, and explore what could be. You will feel seen, heard, and known.
(818) 647-1331 View (818) 647-1331
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.