Lesbian Therapists in 80210

If you are like many of my clients, you might want to rekindle lost feelings or deepen the connection you already have with your partner or other loved one. Maybe you weren't given a blueprint for a healthy relationship- you know what you DON'T want, but don't exactly know how to manifest what you DO want. You might be a "helper", have a hard time saying "no", and find yourself feeling used up and burned out. You might be looking for healing, balance, and a better understanding of who you are after a big loss or other major life change. You might be queer, or questioning your sexuality, and want support in exploring your identity.

Are you looking for help with your lesbian relationship and you don't know where to go, or who to trust? Feel like you're stuck in a vicious cycle that's causing you distress or pain? Maybe so much pain that you're starting to think that your relationship is doomed. Or perhaps your partner has just told you that she's not in love with you anymore, and you desperately want to turn things around. If you're struggling with communication, disconnection, or trust issues you've come to the right place.

Often it can be difficult to deal with painful life circumstances on your own. Therapy with an experienced professional can help you address these difficult issues in a supportive yet challenging environment. I understand that there is no one approach to deal with life's tough issues. I am committed to working collaboratively with my clients to meet their goals and tailoring therapy to their specific needs and experiences. Additionally, I am deeply committed to providing culturally responsive treatment to every client I work with. I believe this is crucial for any type of psychotherapy to be effective and helpful.

How do we find inner peace when our outer presentation is wrong? Where is self-acceptance when the world around you is unaccepting? Your internal struggles are real, and you are not alone. Wholeness begins with healing. They say time heals all wounds, but some wounds are so deep it feels as though they may never heal. Asking for help takes strength. If you’re experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma from sexual assault or abuse, and/or sex and relationship issues, let’s chat. Please reach out via email if possible

Are you feeling a disconnection between your body and mind, struggling to access your authentic self, or feeling strain in your relationship? Are these battles causing additional states? It's okay, and you're not alone. I am passionate about helping individuals and couples gain a deeper understanding of the roots of their attachment, how it impacts the nervous system, and how we can effectively address and unwind these patterns. Through therapy, we can reconnect, heal, and adapt to the challenges we encounter.

You’ve read the self-help books, you’ve tried to work on changing your thoughts, you grabbed some anxiety medication from the doc, you’ve done the deep breathing techniques and maybe even tried meditation for a hot minute… …and still. No cigar. You're still feeling anxious, avoiding things in life, and wanting more for yourself. Imagine feeling completely confident that you’re enough, that people will stay in your life, you will feel happier and more rested, and you will have time to do all those other things and reach all those other goals on your list. I'm here to help.

Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or depressed? Struggling with your relationships and not sure why? You're not alone. I'm here to offer you space to explore, feel better and thrive. You don't get a medal for suffering, so let's work together to find you more joy in this one, beautiful (hard) life. I believe one of the bravest things we can do is begin to understand our own story. Vulnerability can be one of the scariest, most liberating, and empowering acts, and undoubtedly takes courage - so I commend you for being here, wherever you are in your process.

I believe that each of us is capable, sometimes with a little assistance, of making our own best decisions, and that each of us is responsible for our own path in life. This means that as a counselor, I work closely with my clients to decide on the best course of therapy. My work focuses on helping people free themselves from pain and the feeling of being "stuck" that keeps them from moving in a forward direction.

Welcome! My name is Cat and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I currently provide individual and couples therapy. I work with a range of clinical presentations including anxiety, depression, substance use, bipolar disorders, PTSD, and obsessive compulsive disorders, as well as those who have complex trauma histories. I believe in providing a holistic approach that honors the many different intersections each person has, so I'm excited to learn more about you and your needs to be able to tailor your sessions specifically to you.

Do you wish to feel free? I work with people who have had their lives change because of trauma or life changes, helping them to find healing, meaning in their relationships, and freedom in their lives. I treat trauma, relationship issues, and life stressors of all kinds. If you're ready to make changes, but need help figuring out how to get there, I'm here for you. If you bring your dream, I'll bring the structure and vision so that you can love the way life feels again. We will go together into a new future that feels safe, beautiful, and worth living.

Jessica Studer is a licensed clinical social worker who earned her MSW at Smith College School for Social Work. She is trained in psychodynamic, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitation Reprocessing) and IFS (Internal Family Systems) approaches. She has over a decade or experience in the mental health field working with a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, PTSD, complex trauma, bipolar disorder, ADHD and life transitions. Her passion and expertise is helping people better understand how they are in relationship with others, healing from past traumas and navigating unjust systems.

My practice is rooted in whole healing. While incorporating cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical-behavioral therapy frameworks in my practice, I also acknowledge that most traditional mainstream treatment modalities were not created with consideration of race; because of that, I integrate somatic experiences and intuitive practices into my work.

The one constant in life is change, and my goal is to hold space for my clients as they navigate the many changes and bumps in the road that life brings. I am passionate about collaborating with my clients on their goals, celebrating wins, developing coping strategies, and improving their relationship with one's self and others.

I am so glad you have taken the first step towards a better you! I look forward to connecting with you and helping you improve your life and relationships through a collaborative, supportive process of exploring the connections between your thoughts, feelings, and actions. I utilize solution focused therapy where we envision what you want your life to look like and identify the old habits and feelings that are blocking you from achieving your desired life.

Are you feeling stuck and getting the support you need from someone who gets it has proved challenging? Do you feel like food or your body have taken over your life and things you once enjoyed don’t feel as important anymore? Have you tried getting better on your own and it just doesn’t seem to work? I know the thought of change in and of itself can be scary without knowing what the outcome will be, but this is where I come in to help.

You may feel tense, on guard, overwhelmed, drained, misunderstood, and disconnected from your body, needs, or relationship. You may have learned to appease the emotions and needs of others first and hide or criticize parts of yourself. If you are seeking relief from depression and anxiety, self-criticism or shame, grief, feeling disconnected or misunderstood, or weighed down by trauma or other experiences, I'm here to tell you that compassion for all parts of you is possible and you are so much more than the parts of you that are hurting.

I work with young women and queer people who are perfectionistic and hard on themselves. You set goals for yourself that aren’t reachable, and you feel like you’re failing, though from the outside it may look like you’ve got it together. You know that the patterns in your life aren’t working, yet it’s hard to make a change. Even recognizing that you might benefit from therapy is a big step. Healing doesn’t happen in isolation. Together, we can untangle old narratives, identify the things that aren’t working in your life, and develop new coping methods that work for you.

I'm passionate about walking alongside people who have a sense that, "Maybe, just maybe, it doesn't have to always be this way." Whether it's feeling stuck in the same relational dynamics, holding beliefs and ideas about yourself, others, and the world that no longer seem helpful, or wanting to figure out what it might look like to be a more healthy, whole, and honest person---many of us often have a desire for life to look different, but we might not be sure how to get there. I view therapy as a process that can help us discover more about where we've been, who we are becoming, and how we want to live.

My extensive training and experiences as a queer woman have afforded me the knowledge and wisdom to provide a safe and healing relationship that leads to the personal growth of folks who identify as GLBTQIA+. I provide treatment for those suffering from anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and the stress that comes with life transitional periods.