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As a Licensed Family Therapist and Mental Health Advocate with a versatile work history in multiple clinical settings [USC Student Counseling Center, LLU Behavioral Health Institute, Adolescent/Adult/Geriatric Psych Units and Substance Abuse Treatment Centers], I am able to provide psychoeducation on a wide range of mental health topics, diagnoses, therapy modalities, and populations.

I am interested in working with people who feel stuck, want to move forward and sense they need to make a change. It could be work, school, a creative endeavor, family issues, a pattern in intimate relationships, an addiction of some kind, or even just messed-up thinking. My goal is to create a safe environment where you can come, shed old patterns, and explore what you want to do with your life.

"Out beyond ideas of wrong doing and right doing there is a field. I'll meet you there." Rumi. I have over 15 years of experience dealing with individuals, couples, groups in various issues. The heart of my work is to assist you to live an emotionally authentic life in relationship to yourself and others. In the process of discovering your true self you will learn how certain emotions, behaviors and beliefs have affected your life and your relationships and you will become empowered to make important changes. My style is warm, non-judgmental and at the same time direct and confrontative.

People come to see me for a wide variety of reasons, but almost always, they feel stuck in some way—whether from difficult or volatile relationships, overwhelming thoughts and emotions, addictions, or the effects of trauma. I work with adults of all ages, kids, and couples, to figure out what’s keeping them stuck and unhappy, and to help them in getting freed up to live life in new ways. As a psychoanalytic therapist, I can help you cultivate a more integrated and accepting awareness of the different parts of your life, yourself, and your present experience. Our work together would be unique, based on you as an individual.

As your therapist, I will offer support and collectively create meaningful ways to express yourself, achieve better emotional regulation, and realize your strengths and potential. I recognize the importance of guiding your unique journey with empathy, moving at the speed that fits you. Self-discovery will expand your strengths and cultivate confident solutions, coping strategies, and a sense of wellness.

Psychotherapy helps to regulate your feelings, make better choices, and to remove the obstacles to your goals. As a licensed psychotherapist and Professor at Pepperdine and Antioch Universities, I work with individuals, couples, and families from diverse cultural backgrounds dealing with emotional difficulties, relationship problems and various psychological conditions.

I am passionate about providing the highest quality assessment services for children and adults. My expertise has been cultivated through my assessment research studies, training, and treatment of disabilities and psychological conditions. My assessment services include neuropsychological, psycho-educational, and psychological testing. I also conduct med-legal, immigration, adoption, and forensic examinations. Treatment includes parenting support and ADHD/LD treatment. I guide individuals in building functional skills to cope with challenges that interfere with effective functioning. ADHD therapy provides support, structure, feedback, and the development of skills to increase self-awareness, independence, improve concentration, time-management, planning and organization skills.

I help people identify the deeper causes of their problems and make important changes in their lives. As a psychologist in practice for 20 years, I have experience working with a wide range of problems including depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, poor self-esteem, work-related stress, difficulty managing emotions, sexuality concerns, and addictions/compulsions. I have a particular expertise in helping individuals and couples work through relationship problems. My aim is to help people to develop greater self-awareness and internal strength, find meaning and hope, and create more satisfying relationships.

I am a bilingual Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a certified Cognitive Behavioral Therapist. I am also a Doctor of Psychology and full-time counselor at Pepperdine University. I received my postgraduate training at the Beck Institute of Cognitive Behavior Therapy – the pioneer of Cognitive Behavior Therapy. I specialize in solution-focused and evidence-based treatment to help you improve your life in the most efficient way. I also utilize attachment theory to address relationship dynamics that tailors to your needs. I am passionate about neurobiology and can provide you with the most advanced tools from medical research.

Is it difficult to trust others or your partner? Do you find yourself avoiding people or lacking energy to do the things you enjoy? Would you like a better relationship with yourself and others? I am cisgender LGBTQ affirmative therapist, my goal is to provide a sex positive environment for you to be authentically who you are, without judgment. During short term treatment I will provide you with tools to find practical solutions to your challenges.

My goal is to provide a warm, caring, respectful, and compassionate environment to help you uncover the roots of emotional pain, suffer and unlock pathways for joyous, resilient, and meaningful living. My core values are: kindness, compassion, respect, and understanding. Within this kind of relationship, deep healing naturally unfolds, transforming cycles of abuse, neglect, addiction, depression, and anxiety, to make way for fulfilling relationships,peaceful existence and wellness.

What keeps you up at night? Anxiety? Depression? A fucked-up relationship? Or do you simply find that the world is spinning out of order? As Marshall McLuhan said, "We don't know who discovered water, but we know it wasn't a fish." The point is: it’s hard to see the whole picture when you’re in the middle of the picture. That's where therapy helps. Therapy offers you the chance to sift through your thoughts, feelings, and ideas in a safe and compassionate space. From there, a deeper consciousness can emerge. And with that consciousness comes the opportunity to create change.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with two office locations in both South Pasadena and Los Angeles. I use Cognitive/Behavioral therapy to directly address issues you may be dealing with such as Depression, Anxiety, Anger,GLBT issues, Creative Blocks,Relationship problems,Life Transitions to name a few. I believe change begins with awareness and an understanding of how your thoughts effect your feelings and behavior.

Dr. Khaleghian is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who has been practicing in the Los Angeles area for the past 10 years. She is dedicated to the well-being of her patients and is committed to helping them achieve their goals. She delivers a holistic approach to therapy and integrates evidence-based treatment approaches in a warm, supportive, and safe environment.

I enjoy working with married people and single people, gay people and straight people, men and women, therapy beginners and treatment seasoned soldiers. It is hard to narrow down to a "type" as I have experience with a broad array of people and presenting issues. That said, I do seem to connect especially well with creative people: actors, writers, producers, etc. The most important aspect of your relationship with your therapist is chemistry and that is tricky to predict from the reading of a profile. Better to call me or meet in person so we can see about the match.

Do you work in a highly competitive industry like entertainment or tech? Feel a constant need to perform well and prove your worth? You may be looking for a therapist who understands the stress and anxiety that comes with the constant comparison, self-doubt, and pressure to excel that you experience. In spite of your achievements, you may battle some depression and low self esteem. If you are similar to other high achievers I treat, you may also be grappling with people-pleasing, self-criticism, or confusion about your identity and self-worth. Trauma from childhood or other losses may make it even harder to feel good in your skin.

A loving relationship, a happy marriage, a home filled with love and trust, is what you will achieve through therapy, If you feel stuck, and you don't have a clue how to achieve a satisfying meaningful relationship with your partner, than I will give you the tools to make your relationship work! I will give you concrete, specific tasks to start the process of change, regardless of your coming with your partner or by yourself. You can achieve amazing results towards that relationship you have always hoped to have, you dont have to do it alone, help is just a phone call away.

Hi, I'm currently accepting new clients. Glad you're here & please know you are not alone. Therapy is great place for any person, no matter how small or big of an issue you are going through. I see therapy like going to the gym but for your mind & soul. I specialize in working with trauma & addictions along with relationships, substance use, identity, eating disorders, mood disorders, BPD, ADHD, & ASD. As a queer therapist, I work closely with my LGBQ+ community and trans & gender diverse people. My goal is to be here for you in the way you need, support you, and help you reach your goals .

We are living through unprecedented global events that are leaving many with elevated levels of stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges. Do you wonder about your own ability to cope? Are you having trouble sleeping, or focusing on tasks? Psychotherapy can help reduce these burdens. I can help you learn new skills based on the principles of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and other types of therapy, and guide you on a journey of self-discovery.