Therapists in Westwood, Los Angeles, CA

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Anna Kelleher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Westwood, Los Angeles, CA 90024
My name is Anna Kelleher and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Oakland, California and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I am also a Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher (ID 2133). I work with adults 50+ and specialize in grief, parenting, and life transitions, using mindfulness-based cognitive behavioral and strength-based therapies to help my clients live in alignment with their goals and values. I have found my style is a good fit for adults who are facing life transitions and loss. This often takes the form of questioning how to cope, exploring identity, and a desire for new meaning and purpose.
My name is Anna Kelleher and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Oakland, California and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I am also a Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher (ID 2133). I work with adults 50+ and specialize in grief, parenting, and life transitions, using mindfulness-based cognitive behavioral and strength-based therapies to help my clients live in alignment with their goals and values. I have found my style is a good fit for adults who are facing life transitions and loss. This often takes the form of questioning how to cope, exploring identity, and a desire for new meaning and purpose.
(951) 724-3712 View (951) 724-3712
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Freddie Eugene Williams
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Westwood, Los Angeles, CA 90024
Freddie Eugene Williams, LMFT, LAACD I'm a California and Arizona Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Specializing in Addictions. Self-care, self-awareness, relationships and behavior change are most important aspects of mental wellness and recovery. I will meet you where you are on your healing journey, explore your mental wellness goals and help you improve the quality of your life. The client population that I typically work with are: Young adults (18-24 y.o.) and Adults (25-64).
Freddie Eugene Williams, LMFT, LAACD I'm a California and Arizona Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Specializing in Addictions. Self-care, self-awareness, relationships and behavior change are most important aspects of mental wellness and recovery. I will meet you where you are on your healing journey, explore your mental wellness goals and help you improve the quality of your life. The client population that I typically work with are: Young adults (18-24 y.o.) and Adults (25-64).
(805) 600-0421 View (805) 600-0421
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Porsche Terry
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Westwood, Los Angeles, CA 90024
I am well rounded, hold a high level of cultural competency, and understand the unique struggles of immigration, victims of crime, racism, discrimination, systemic barriers, lack of resources, and the impact of economic hardships on mental health functioning. I enjoy working with people from all walks of life and joining with my clients to help them achieve their goals. Fairly stable clients with desires to prevent potential distress. College students, first-generation graduates, the transition of life worries and bridging the gap of knowledge and rapidly shifting social norms in a highly technological society during the pandemic.
I am well rounded, hold a high level of cultural competency, and understand the unique struggles of immigration, victims of crime, racism, discrimination, systemic barriers, lack of resources, and the impact of economic hardships on mental health functioning. I enjoy working with people from all walks of life and joining with my clients to help them achieve their goals. Fairly stable clients with desires to prevent potential distress. College students, first-generation graduates, the transition of life worries and bridging the gap of knowledge and rapidly shifting social norms in a highly technological society during the pandemic.
(661) 768-1511 View (661) 768-1511
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Jaclyn Decarlo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Westwood, Los Angeles, CA 90024
Hello my name is Jaclyn, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is experienced working with individuals with co-occurring chemical dependency and mental health issues. Many of my previous clients have also struggled with chronic homelessness and have had involvement in the criminal justice system.
Hello my name is Jaclyn, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is experienced working with individuals with co-occurring chemical dependency and mental health issues. Many of my previous clients have also struggled with chronic homelessness and have had involvement in the criminal justice system.
(714) 709-2246 View (714) 709-2246
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Sima Braude
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Westwood, Los Angeles, CA 90024
My name is Sima Braude. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Los Angeles, California, working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adult individuals and specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, interpersonal issues, maternal mental health using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, elements of psychodynamic therapy and employing existential approach to therapy in general. I offer eclectic approach to therapy and work collaboratively with my clients to individualize our work together to meet their needs maximally.
My name is Sima Braude. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Los Angeles, California, working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adult individuals and specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, interpersonal issues, maternal mental health using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, elements of psychodynamic therapy and employing existential approach to therapy in general. I offer eclectic approach to therapy and work collaboratively with my clients to individualize our work together to meet their needs maximally.
(650) 649-6720 View (650) 649-6720
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Camesha Marie Harper
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Westwood, Los Angeles, CA 90024
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, 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.
(747) 319-4763 View (747) 319-4763
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Judy Goldman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Westwood, Los Angeles, CA 90024
Hi, I am Judy Goldman a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Los Angeles, California with over 25 years’ experience in the mental health field. I specialize in life transitions which include loss, grief, adoption, families, children, adolescents, and adults presenting with a variety of issues including depression, anxiety. Loss is not always obvious and can show up in so many aspects of our life. My approach to therapy is eclectic, incorporating elements of person-centered allowing the client to take more the lead in their sessions and in the process, to find their own solutions.
Hi, I am Judy Goldman a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Los Angeles, California with over 25 years’ experience in the mental health field. I specialize in life transitions which include loss, grief, adoption, families, children, adolescents, and adults presenting with a variety of issues including depression, anxiety. Loss is not always obvious and can show up in so many aspects of our life. My approach to therapy is eclectic, incorporating elements of person-centered allowing the client to take more the lead in their sessions and in the process, to find their own solutions.
(626) 508-1423 View (626) 508-1423
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Elizabeth Santos
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Westwood, Los Angeles, CA 90024
Hello, my name is Elizabeth Santos, and I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist with over 20 years of experience. I am here to support you on your journey of self-discovery, healing, and personal transformation. I provide a collaborative and safe space for my clients to be heard and validated as we work through life challenges, stressors, and trauma. I utilize innovative culturally/spiritually grounded practices and experiential clinical modalities based on a trauma-informed and attachment/relationship-based lens.
Hello, my name is Elizabeth Santos, and I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist with over 20 years of experience. I am here to support you on your journey of self-discovery, healing, and personal transformation. I provide a collaborative and safe space for my clients to be heard and validated as we work through life challenges, stressors, and trauma. I utilize innovative culturally/spiritually grounded practices and experiential clinical modalities based on a trauma-informed and attachment/relationship-based lens.
(951) 476-3324 View (951) 476-3324
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Carlos Haber
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Westwood, Los Angeles, CA 90024
With over twenty years of experience in a practice focusing primarily on personal issues and improving relationships. For me, therapy is about providing a safe, non-judgmental space, free from social pressures and prejudices, and labels. I see therapy as a partnership and dialogue between the therapist and the patient, where together we tackle challenges and questions and think and work together to craft answers. I have different approaches according to the patient's necessities. I was trained in psychoanalysis, CBT, trauma focus, EFT, mindfulness, and attachment theory, among other therapeutic interventions.
With over twenty years of experience in a practice focusing primarily on personal issues and improving relationships. For me, therapy is about providing a safe, non-judgmental space, free from social pressures and prejudices, and labels. I see therapy as a partnership and dialogue between the therapist and the patient, where together we tackle challenges and questions and think and work together to craft answers. I have different approaches according to the patient's necessities. I was trained in psychoanalysis, CBT, trauma focus, EFT, mindfulness, and attachment theory, among other therapeutic interventions.
(209) 439-8213 View (209) 439-8213
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Alisa Huntington
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Westwood, Los Angeles, CA 90024
My name is Dr. Alisa Huntington, and I've been a licensed Marriage and Family therapist for 24 years. I love facilitating self-awareness and growth. Through a variety of modalities, I give you the tools to help you be the best version of yourself. I believe each individual has the tools to help him/her/themselves, they just might need a little guidance to unveil the layers. I see people who are depressed or anxious, questioning their sexual identity, in unhappy relationships, poor relationships with family members, adoptees or birth parents who have relinquished their child, and a variety of other issues.
My name is Dr. Alisa Huntington, and I've been a licensed Marriage and Family therapist for 24 years. I love facilitating self-awareness and growth. Through a variety of modalities, I give you the tools to help you be the best version of yourself. I believe each individual has the tools to help him/her/themselves, they just might need a little guidance to unveil the layers. I see people who are depressed or anxious, questioning their sexual identity, in unhappy relationships, poor relationships with family members, adoptees or birth parents who have relinquished their child, and a variety of other issues.
(415) 687-1016 View (415) 687-1016
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Jessica Spangler
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Westwood, Los Angeles, CA 90024
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California. I have had the privilege of working with children, teens, adults, families, and couples. During my 14 years as a therapist, I have seen clients with various issues, including grief and loss, adoption, infertility, anxiety, depression, trauma, and ADHD.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California. I have had the privilege of working with children, teens, adults, families, and couples. During my 14 years as a therapist, I have seen clients with various issues, including grief and loss, adoption, infertility, anxiety, depression, trauma, and ADHD.
(858) 780-5386 View (858) 780-5386
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Lucinda Guarino
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Westwood, Los Angeles, CA 90024
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.
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.
(510) 466-1028 View (510) 466-1028

Online Therapists

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Patricia Gordan
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90026
Tricia works with adult clients working through relationship challenges, including parenting, as well as anxiety, trauma, and depression.
Tricia Gordan, LMFT Lic 85484, is a licensed marriage and family therapist who has worked with children, adolescents, and adults in various clinical settings for more than a decade. Because of her personal experience with a physical difference, Tricia has a uniquely empathetic way of relating to clients and helping them overcome adversity. Her areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, trauma, life stressors, and parenting challenges. Tricia particularly enjoys sharing her knowledge about respectful parenting and supporting new parents in the many adjustments that come with welcoming new family members.
Tricia works with adult clients working through relationship challenges, including parenting, as well as anxiety, trauma, and depression.
Tricia Gordan, LMFT Lic 85484, is a licensed marriage and family therapist who has worked with children, adolescents, and adults in various clinical settings for more than a decade. Because of her personal experience with a physical difference, Tricia has a uniquely empathetic way of relating to clients and helping them overcome adversity. Her areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, trauma, life stressors, and parenting challenges. Tricia particularly enjoys sharing her knowledge about respectful parenting and supporting new parents in the many adjustments that come with welcoming new family members.
(831) 228-8549 View (831) 228-8549
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Chrystina Pope
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90026
Hi there, I'm Chrystina Pope. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. who is passionate about supporting one's innate ability and desire to heal and live life with ease and joy. I am comfortable working with anyone interested in inquiring about their inner world to find ease and joy in being alive. I have experience in working with trauma, strong emotional reactions, anxiety, and depression, grief and loss, various levels of abuse and neglect as well as parenting and family systems.
Hi there, I'm Chrystina Pope. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. who is passionate about supporting one's innate ability and desire to heal and live life with ease and joy. I am comfortable working with anyone interested in inquiring about their inner world to find ease and joy in being alive. I have experience in working with trauma, strong emotional reactions, anxiety, and depression, grief and loss, various levels of abuse and neglect as well as parenting and family systems.
(818) 918-5755 View (818) 918-5755
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Martin Bordson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90006
Young adults wondering about their future or choices in their lives, challenges in relationships or changes, parenting, self-esteem issues, relationships, overcoming mild trauma, anxiety, grief, and mild adjustment depression.
Hello, my name is Martin Bordson, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 38 years of experience in the field (24 licensed) and based in San Diego California. I only take 6 to 10 clients at a time so I can do my best work while also enjoying my hobbies like traveling, learning languages, sailing, playing music, and hiking. I immigrated from Mexico after HS, so I'm fully bilingual (Spanish) and bi-cultural, and also, I have traveled the world and speak other languages like Italian and French.
Young adults wondering about their future or choices in their lives, challenges in relationships or changes, parenting, self-esteem issues, relationships, overcoming mild trauma, anxiety, grief, and mild adjustment depression.
Hello, my name is Martin Bordson, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 38 years of experience in the field (24 licensed) and based in San Diego California. I only take 6 to 10 clients at a time so I can do my best work while also enjoying my hobbies like traveling, learning languages, sailing, playing music, and hiking. I immigrated from Mexico after HS, so I'm fully bilingual (Spanish) and bi-cultural, and also, I have traveled the world and speak other languages like Italian and French.
(213) 577-2406 View (213) 577-2406
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Kelly Fisher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90001
However, grief and loss can also be experienced in other life contexts such as divorce, illness/injury, failed dreams, infertility, parenting challenges, family estrangement, retirement, sudden job loss, and relocation.
Hi, my name is Kelly Fisher and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families on a variety of issues related to grief/loss, anxiety, depression, adjustment issues, and life transitions. Having experience working in both the hospice and hospital setting, I am acutely aware of the realities clients and families face as they endure serious/chronic illness, prognosis, anticipatory loss, and grief/bereavement. It is my hope to help clients express their emotions, process their loss(es), and sensitively find resilience in their new normal.
However, grief and loss can also be experienced in other life contexts such as divorce, illness/injury, failed dreams, infertility, parenting challenges, family estrangement, retirement, sudden job loss, and relocation.
Hi, my name is Kelly Fisher and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families on a variety of issues related to grief/loss, anxiety, depression, adjustment issues, and life transitions. Having experience working in both the hospice and hospital setting, I am acutely aware of the realities clients and families face as they endure serious/chronic illness, prognosis, anticipatory loss, and grief/bereavement. It is my hope to help clients express their emotions, process their loss(es), and sensitively find resilience in their new normal.
(707) 475-8685 View (707) 475-8685
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Jessica Garner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90033
I also have spent 6 years working with pregnant and post-postpartum mothers and fathers and would love to help you work through your pregnancy and postpartum anxieties and mood disorders to help you be the best parent you can be.
I believe the best way to make progress in therapy is to have trust that your therapist understands you and makes you feel as comfortable as possible. I will try my very best to be that person for you. Therapy can seem weird, and vulnerability is hard for anyone. My name is Jess and I am an LCSW in California. I have worked in the medical field for most of my career. This has given me the unique opportunity to work with people of all ages, backgrounds, and situations.
I also have spent 6 years working with pregnant and post-postpartum mothers and fathers and would love to help you work through your pregnancy and postpartum anxieties and mood disorders to help you be the best parent you can be.
I believe the best way to make progress in therapy is to have trust that your therapist understands you and makes you feel as comfortable as possible. I will try my very best to be that person for you. Therapy can seem weird, and vulnerability is hard for anyone. My name is Jess and I am an LCSW in California. I have worked in the medical field for most of my career. This has given me the unique opportunity to work with people of all ages, backgrounds, and situations.
(323) 205-7088 View (323) 205-7088
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Juliana Hamon
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90063
I’m a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in CA with over 15 years of hands-on mental health case management and clinical experience working with adolescents, young adults, family units, and parents struggling with mental illness, substance abuse recovery, self-harm, suicidality, parenting, unresolved trauma, and other behavioral and emotional issues pertaining to all areas of their lives. I work from an individualistic holistic approach, being sensitive and aware of cultural, and spiritual, aspects of life that can impact the daily functioning of each individual in a unique way.
I’m a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in CA with over 15 years of hands-on mental health case management and clinical experience working with adolescents, young adults, family units, and parents struggling with mental illness, substance abuse recovery, self-harm, suicidality, parenting, unresolved trauma, and other behavioral and emotional issues pertaining to all areas of their lives. I work from an individualistic holistic approach, being sensitive and aware of cultural, and spiritual, aspects of life that can impact the daily functioning of each individual in a unique way.
(661) 724-4276 View (661) 724-4276
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Steven Laska
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90047
My name is Steven Laska and am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California. I am currently working with clients via telehealth. For many years I have worked with adolescents and adults who have come from diverse sub-cultures of society who are experiencing a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, substance abuse, fertility, adoption, parenting, living/dying transitioning, and cross-cultural relationships. My clients have ranged in age from adolescents to seniors and have come from various backgrounds with a diversity of issues.
My name is Steven Laska and am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California. I am currently working with clients via telehealth. For many years I have worked with adolescents and adults who have come from diverse sub-cultures of society who are experiencing a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, substance abuse, fertility, adoption, parenting, living/dying transitioning, and cross-cultural relationships. My clients have ranged in age from adolescents to seniors and have come from various backgrounds with a diversity of issues.
(213) 348-7466 View (213) 348-7466
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Michelle Pack
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90002
Hello, I am Michelle Pack, LMFT. I focus on building positive relationships with my clients and reducing negative symptoms. I have many years of experience working with foster care and adoption and issues relating to trauma, grief/loss and adoption. I mostly work with individuals, from pre-teen to adult, and sometimes couples. I'm comfortable addressing anxiety, depression, sleep issues, work problems, grief/loss, adoption-related issues, difficulties of being a foster parent, relationship and parenting problems.
Hello, I am Michelle Pack, LMFT. I focus on building positive relationships with my clients and reducing negative symptoms. I have many years of experience working with foster care and adoption and issues relating to trauma, grief/loss and adoption. I mostly work with individuals, from pre-teen to adult, and sometimes couples. I'm comfortable addressing anxiety, depression, sleep issues, work problems, grief/loss, adoption-related issues, difficulties of being a foster parent, relationship and parenting problems.
(510) 953-4469 View (510) 953-4469

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Parenting Therapists

What does therapy for parenting look like?

Therapists may work with parents individually, together, or include the whole family to find solutions for the problems a parent faces. Many parent-based therapies work on a parent’s relationship with their children, problem-solving within the family, and analysis of family dynamics. Therapy conducted remotely by video may be helpful in allowing a therapist to observe how families interact in their own homes.

When should a parent seek therapy?

When behavioral problems begin to disrupt the healthy functioning of a family, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If parents find that children are acting out in school, have started using drugs or alcohol, have developed eating disorders, or other similar red flags, a therapist may be able to help.

How long does therapy take for parenting problems?

Depending on the severity of a family’s challenges and the type of treatment utilized, therapy for parenting can last from weeks to months. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a pragmatic therapy type that can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. Structural family therapy, which inspects family dynamics, often takes several months. Parent-child interaction therapy is typically shorter-term, lasting between 10 and 20 sessions. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.

Can therapy help parents dealing with burnout or stress?

Parenting is difficult. Parents may dismiss or conceal feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, or escape ideation—imagining withdrawing from their parental obligations altogether. but left unattended, these feelings can have negative effects on the whole family. A therapist can help parents work on the skills they might need to better cope with the burdens of parenting and help them be the best parents they can be.