Therapists in Westwood, Los Angeles, CA

In therapy, you have the opportunity to address challenges and struggles while learning effective coping skills in a non-judging environment. I assist you by providing a non-biased perspective and together we develop goals that are reasonable and achievable. As a mental health professional, I have had the remarkable opportunity over the last 15 years to work with diverse populations and a wide range of clients which include adults, couples, and families. I am here to walk alongside you on your journey, together we can work at moving from "surviving" to "thriving."

Relationships are complicated, especially the relationships that are most important to us. Many of us feel the need for connection, security, and love. However, sometimes we end up hurt and alone. Relational pain can show up as anxiety, fear, depression or grief, among other things. I firmly believe validation, empathy, and humor are the most powerful tools for helping clients experience lasting change. My most significant reward as a professional helper is watching my clients go from despair to possibility.

Ciao, I am Eloisa, and I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. I enjoy working supportively with you on healing by exploring the Mind, Body, and Soul connection. I look forward to helping you feel empowered and reconnected with your Self, your inner strengths, and your unique gifts. I also bring creativity into the work by encouraging you to explore your own creative expression. We will look at the power of your choices, small daily commitments, and increased self awareness to help you have a more authentic and fulfilling life.

People are my passion and I feel blessed to have found my calling. My background includes being a pastor's grandchild and having a military family, I have been a wife, and also a teacher. I am still a mother and a grandmother which all have led me to become a therapist. I began working in group homes, foster families, juvenile probation, private practice, schools, and the county jail. I have loved my jobs and feel blessed that, "I Get to go to work, I don't Have to go to work."

You're intimately familiar with the usual advice: "Don't sweat the small stuff!" "Take things as they come!" "Just think positive!" Do suggestions like these fill you with rage? I get it. You KNOW there are things you could do differently. You try to do everything right. You still end up feeling misunderstood, guilty, unfulfilled.

Yi-Xian Li is a licensed clinical psychologist in the state of California (PSY34118). She earned her doctoral and master's degrees (Psy.D., M.A.) in Clinical Psychology from The Wright Institute in Berkeley, CA and a bachelor's degree in East Asian Studies from Brandeis University. Prior to her current career in psychology, Dr. Li worked in media strategy and advertising in Beijing and Shanghai, China. She completed her postdoctoral fellowship at the UCSF Faculty & Staff Assistance Program where she worked with physicians, faculty, nurses, administrators, and other UCSF staff members in therapy.

You might be feeling overwhelmed, frustrated or stuck in a cycle of stress. My experience working with clients who work in high-stress careers gives me an understanding of work-life balance stress and having little time to work through anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma and grief/loss. Sessions with me are structured, direct, and we create goals and develop the tools to authentically and confidently confront your stress. With years of extensive training with hundreds of clients at a top treatment center in Southern California, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to help you become a healthier you.

You are tired of intrusive thoughts! You can't stop wondering “what if” about every little thing. You desperately want to stop checking things again and again, because you never find the answer anyway. Deep in your heart you struggle to figure out: "Is this really me...or is it OCD?" You are terrified of talking about all this. You don't want to be labeled a "bad person" ...or even falsely reported to authorities. You just want someone to rescue you from your own brain so you can go back to living life.

I have a warm, strength-based, and integrative style that allows my clients to be their full authentic selves in search of meeting their full potential. Clients often describe me as non-judgmental, empathetic, and collaborative in treating their identified goals.

My name is Carolina Saenz, and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. My therapy approach is Cognitive Theory in the areas of Behavioral Issues, Trauma and PTSD, Spirituality, self-esteem, Depression, Coping Skills, etc. Mi nombre es Carolina Saenz. Mi enfoque terapeutico es Terapia Cognitiva en las areas de Comportamiento, Trauma, Espiritualidad, Auto Estima, Depresion, habilidades, etc.

Whether under pressure to perform, hiding feelings of unworthiness, beating yourself up over past failures, ruminating on hurts, or internally conflicted, I can help you find the direction and peace you need to be successful. Together, we will reconcile your past and find meaningful growth to replace fears about the future. I can help you connect to those you love. I can help you find the courage to change and become more present through psychological safety, curiosity, intelligence, excellence, and honest, nonjudgemental feedback.

Hi, my name is Camesha Harper, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Through your therapeutic journey, I will meet you exactly where you are. Therapy can be scary and filled with uncertainty. We will work on the goals that you identify and together develop a plan of action. I specialize in working with individuals who have experienced traumas in life, anxiety, depression, stress, anger, mood disorders, dysregulation, and BIPOC stressors.

Hi, there, I'm Lucinda! My name is Lucinda Guarino, and I'm a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) based in Southern California and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with women and men ages 14 and over and specialize in anxiety, life transitions, and emotional challenges. I use Humanistic/Existential Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help my clients progress and start feeling better. I'm also happy to work with clients who desire to meet with someone from a faith-based, Christian perspective.

Accepting New Clients and We take Insurance! - EMDR and Couples Therapy using the Gottman Method! Have you ever found yourself juggling a million tasks while speeding through life, or that happiness is just a fleeting emotion? Maybe you've developed some bad habits like drinking too much, and it's impacting your fullest potential. I’ve been there before, and that’s what drives me to help people find peace of mind and improve their lives. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I am dedicated to helping individuals and couples overcome challenges related to substance abuse, depression, and anxiety.

In my high school psychology class, I learned there is an entire language that describes my experience-the sometimes conflicting experiences of living between two different worlds. I became passionate about finding ways to address the experience of people whose hurts are often invisible. I was saddened by my observation that too many people feel stigmatized and alone with their inner turmoil and wanted to find a way to make the heart, mind and body whole. My dream is that therapy becomes accessible to everyone and viewed merely as another source of support.

At Elite Behavioral Therapy, I believe you are the author of your own experience and the expert on your own life. But sometimes even experts need advice. Perhaps you have wondered why there isn’t a how-to manual for your own life. Or thought that others seem to know the secret ingredient to the recipe for a successful relationship. There is no magical formula for happiness. But I can be your guide, and help you dispel the myths and negative stories that you have told yourself that's getting in the way of your happiness. Worries, stresses, joy, and hopes? I can help you better manage the conflicts everyone struggles.

For most individuals it is difficult to know where to turn when seeking help for depression, anxiety, self-harm, or interpersonal relationships. It is important to find someone who understands and above all someone to trust this change with. It is my belief that it is through this relationship and the will to find the real person underneath the hurt that we grow. By incorporating awareness of the mind, body and spirit there is little an individual cannot overcome. But this requires support and guidance.