Teletherapy for California

Having trouble navigating through life? Hitting roadblocks within different relationships? Do you have doubt about your identity and worth? I am available to provide a safe, open space in which we can work collaboratively to support you in your journey of healing. I have a background of working with youth and children dealing with depression, anxiety and the throws of life. Personally I identify as a cis-female, Black and Filipina, heterosexual therapist. I have personally experienced prenatal loss/ stillbirth. I also have a background as a former LEO as well as military veteran for almost a decade.

Do you feel unsatisfied and unhappy with where you are? Does your substance use stop you from realizing the life you deserve? Have you hit a point in your life where it’s getting harder and harder to hold it all together? Do you say “everything is fine” just to keep people away? Do you minimize or ignore the harm alcohol or other drugs do to you? Can you imagine what it would be like if the weight was lifted? It will take courage for you to decide that you need help. By doing so you will create a life that you feel is worth living. A life where you are confident, fulfill your needs, and gain control over your life.

When you lose someone close to you without warning, it's like a gut punch. Trauma has many causes: loss; abuse; bullying; violence; discrimination; rejection; etc. I can help you work through the intense feelings that accompany traumatic grief & other traumas. When others are unsupportive, clueless, or hurtful, feels even worse Your relationship may suffer and your partner may withdraw or criticize you, causing loneliness or avoidance in your relationship. Discrimination because of being LGBTQ+ just adds to the hurt. You don't have to bear this pain alone; I can help you heal from the pain and repair your relationship.

Are you seeking a safe space where your unique identity is understood and celebrated? Do you find yourself straddling the complexities of many marginalized identities: POC/BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, ADHD/neurodivergent, 1st-gen American/adult child of immigrant parents? The weight from the social pressure to conform to immigrant family roles / expectations—especially the “minority model” stereotype and resulting perfectionism—can leave you feeling anxious, stressed, and overwhelmed. Navigating these challenges can be daunting, but you’ll find answers and guidance here.

People seek therapy for so many reasons, but mostly we all want to feel loved, safe and understood. We want to feel a sense purpose & feel good enough as we are, and yet so many of us struggle to feel these ways. Sometimes our lives look very different than we imagined & we need help making sense out of things. We might be feeling numb or disconnected, uncertain or alone. We might be questioning the direction we are heading and need to find some hope or clarity. Self compassion & radical self-acceptance are cornerstones of my work. I'd like to explore these concepts with you and help you make meaning of your life and sense of self.

Welcome to our practice! We are experienced clinicians in Beverly Hills and DTLA available to work with adults, children, couples and families. Some typical psychotherapy concerns are relationship issues, interracial/intercultural/interfaith relationships, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, undereating and overeating, body image issues, personality disorders, infidelity, high conflict divorce, family reunification, racial trauma, parenting/child behavior problems, sexual compulsivity/addiction, sexual abuse/assault, complex trauma/PTSD, compulsive spending/shopping, LGBTQIA+ concerns, BIPOC concerns, and more.

You might want to work with me if you have a hard time identifying your own needs, frequently over-give, easily absorb other people's emotions and energies, make yourself small, and struggle to assert yourself. Our work together can help you feel more grounded, whole, and in alignment with yourself, with better boundaries, more self-confidence, and healthier, more secure relationships. And as a queer, South Asian therapist, I have a nuanced understanding of identity and the impact of systems on our lived realities.

My Credentials: A certified cognitive behavioral therapist specializing in the treatment of trauma and PTSD. My Experience: I have worked with issues such as family conflict, life transitions, domestic violence, sexual abuse, depression, low self-esteem, parenting difficulties & relationship distress. My Clients: I work with women, men, & non-binary individuals; LGBTQIA+ identified folx & their families; young adults, older adults, and parents raising young children. I also love working as a "therapist's therapist," providing a supportive, safe space for other mental health professionals who are working through their own "stuff".

It can be difficult to reach out for mental health support. It can be even more difficult to find a therapist who is a good fit. I recognize this difficulty, and my goal is to make the therapeutic process as supportive and affirming for you as possible. I'm passionate about working with clients from diverse and marginalized backgrounds, especially individuals from LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities. I am a licensed clinical psychologist (Psy.D.), and I specialize in multicultural psychology. I am trained in providing evidence-based treatment for anxiety, depression, mood changes, and other mental health difficulties.

My style is compassionate yet direct, soft yet forceful. I combine traditional talk therapy with somatic therapy (i.e., therapy involving awareness and work with the body). I have a background working in the corporate world and understand the challenges unique to that space. I trained at the California Institute of Integral Studies and incorporate not only that training but my years of post-graduate education and time spent studying different energetic and intuitive healing techniques into the work I do with you. Visit my website at www.allisonzamani.com for more information.

The past 22 years I've seen an eclectic group of clientele: men, women & couples of any gender/orientation who want to improve their sexual lifestyle. I've helped men overcome ED through increasing their self confidence and women who want to feel more sexually in charge. I've seen over 25,000 couples throughout every stage of their relationship whether single, dating, married, or exploring and experimenting couples to ones who are curious how to stay together and keep the chemistry strong. My clients include stay at home moms, stressed out executives, artists, entrepreneurs & communities: LGBTQ, BDSM, & Transgender Families.

You want to feel connected and secure in relationships and to be confident and empowered to achieve your aspirations. Something is holding you back. You feel lost, stuck, unsure of yourself. I focus on relationships, self-esteem, South Asian mental health, life transitions, and anxiety. Let’s change destructive patterns keeping you and your partner feeling sad, alone and stuck. Let’s stop the voice that nags: you “are not good enough” or “don’t deserve love”. Let’s transform self-doubt, anxiety and emptiness to passion, vitality and fulfillment. Let’s discover how you can feel present in your life, instead of hiding and faking it.

You’ve been putting everything into your job and relationships since you can remember and you are TIRED. Tired of saying yes when you already have too much on your plate, tired of the exhausting task of managing other people’s lives, and just plain tired of not having enough room for YOU in your life. It’s been so long since you prioritized your own needs that you aren’t even sure what having time for yourself would look like or how to get it. Part of you is terrified that people won't like you if you start saying no to their requests and part of you even feels guilty delegating some of these tasks.

Are past traumatic experiences, being an adult child of a dysfunctional home, incest survival experiences, addiction issues, phobia, panic, anxiety, C-PTSD or depression affecting your success? Are distractions impacting your optimal performance abilities at work, in your intimate relationships, or in relationships with family members or with yourself? Are you surviving instead of thriving? I provide accelerated psychotherapy for individuals and couples who are challenged by performance loss and emotional unhappiness. Also offer Diagnosis evaluation for addiction, mood, personality, and adult Autism spectrum. HSP and Kink friendly.

You are feeling like life is full of chaos and no matter what you do, you can’t seem to get a handle on what is happening. Your relationships are broken, or strained and not only is it affecting you, but others are pulling away. You feel lost as if you have no purpose in life. You are tired of the spinning wheel. Depression, anxiety, anger, relationship challenges and much more keep you stuck and unable to grow. ENOUGH! You're ready for answers to start a new Holistic, healthy journey and become that whole person you were meant to be - Mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually - whole!

I work with clients who have social anxiety, shyness, and feel awkward and out of place. They want to feel better about themselves and their circumstances. They may have been through a difficult childhood and trauma and abuse. They are motivated to get better and want to speak to someone who is nonjudgmental and compassionate. Clients have opened up to me about their deepest traumas and secrets that they have not shared with anyone else. I feel honored to be part of my client's journey and help them to find solutions. I have a strong client centered approach blended with a CBT intervention based approach.

Do you wonder if you’re an addict, maybe not? I provide assessments and interventions for addiction. I’ve worked with famous actors, directors, major league athletes, scholars, scientists, studio executives, engineers, Hip Hop moguls and successful individuals. I specialize in trauma and addiction. I deal with issues such as controlled drinking, sobriety, relationship, couple's or family issues, Court, incest survivor trauma, and addiction issues. I'm also a LMFT, and Yoga and Meditation Therapist and EMDR Therapist which gives me a unique ability to help my patients integrate in their bodies emotionally and mentally.

It is my privilege to support folks in their healing, growth and attaining their desired changes. In my 13 yrs in practice, I developed an eclectic approach in which I try to get clients their progress as early as possible, customizing a variety of methods. During sessions, I give my full attention, compassion, skills-teaching, and honest feedback. I customize sessions for what they need (consider their upbringing, values, goals & ability). I work with clients of a wide range of cultural, political, religious, or spiritual backgrounds/value systems. Focus is on clients feeling more self-empowered, at peace & self-satisfied.

Working with a very experienced therapist makes a difference! When you know you need to take action, but can't get yourself to do it, I'll help you get it done. Anxiety, Codependency, Affairs, Trauma, Depression? Recovering and 12 stepper? We will explore effective ways to navigate through your obstacles. +Do you need a psych eval in a rush? +Personal injury case? +Accident? +Animal bite? Let me help you restore your sanity and get you unstuck. Enough talking, let's do it!