Therapists in Mid City West, Los Angeles, CA

Carrie Simmons specilizes in Mindfulness, Emotion Regulation, Distress Tolerance and Interpersonal Skills. Carrie has been a working in the field of Mental Health and Wellness since 2015 and also has treated alcoholism, codependency, and love addiction. Carrie uses family systems, CBT and spirituality to guide her clients to a greater understanding of themselves & the world around them.

Immediate openings in Los Angeles! We strive to make therapy accessible to everyone. We accept insurance, and have weekend and evening availability, with appts offered as late as 7 pm! You will find that my associates and I offer compassion, empathy, and support as you work to heal and grow. We love children and families. Our goal is to help kids have emotional healthy childhoods and support parents in peaceful family interactions. Please see our website to read more about the qualified and amazing therapists available to help you reach your goals. We thank you for considering us in this important investment in yourself.

After 14 years of higher education in psychology, I use a variety of evidence-based methods to address a broad spectrum of challenges for adults and teens from diverse backgrounds. Some people require a more structured approach with homework and skill-based work to enact change. Others require a more fluid and exploratory approach to develop insights used to improve outcomes. We usually need a combination of both. Regardless of the course of treatment, I am active and engaged in your process and always adapt my approach to you. I am outcome focused and work diligently along side you to grow and meet your goals in a timely way.

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.

When we are feeling depressed, anxious, frustrated or stagnant, that’s a signal that something is pinching us off from our natural wellbeing. What is that thing or things? Psychotherapy is one pathway to understanding. Through therapeutic conversation, we will explore different ideas and experiment with new thoughts & behaviors to unpinch ourselves and allow our natural wellbeing to flow. And, as we feel increased satisfaction about our life, we are open to increased satisfaction in our relationships, work and future.

As a licensed psychologist, my clinical experience is with individuals, children, adolescents, and families dealing with stressful and agonizing life events. In addition, my professional expertise also includes providing psychological testing and evaluations, psycho-educational assessments, and immigration evaluations.

Has a change in your relationship, work or stage of life left you with the feeling that you are not living the life you want? Are you struggling to find balance in a demanding career that leaves you feeling unfulfilled in the other areas of your life? Do the behaviors that once seemed to help you deal with these emotions now feel out of your control? Have you experienced distressing life events that continue to trigger you in your day-to-day world? Whatever the reason you are thinking of coming to therapy now, we can work together to find a path to your fullest and most rewarding life.

Let's face it- Whatever you are going through and whatever is bringing you to seek a therapist, it is probably not fun. Whether it is a break up, a divorce, a job loss, a death of a loved one, you have come to the right place. Seeking therapy and gaining self awareness can be life changing. Whether it is a current life crisis or the desire to change old ugly repetitive patterns, my style is nurturing, directive and fun. I work with you as a team getting to the core of the problem, and to help you move forward, hopefully with a fresh and new perspective.

Every person is a compilation of unique traits, experiences, personality, physiology, and socio-cultural factors. All of these things shaped you into who you are. Some of these factors and experiences may have been painful, making life difficult to navigate or cope with. These experiences may have changed how you function, your relationship with others, how you see and attract others, and the relationship with yourself. Therapy is for you if you are looking to process trauma, lessen symptoms, learn coping skills, unlearn harmful patterns, grow, and have more insight into yourself and your unconscious processes.

The therapeutic process is a collaborative one which has potential for transformation, heightened self-awareness and a sense of integrated wholeness. I believe the relationship between client and therapist is at the heart of the healing process which is why finding a therapist who is the right fit is essential. In my work I integrate elements of Gestalt therapy, IFS, EMDR and somatic approaches to explore patterns, uncover their origins and address accompanying emotions. I engage my clients through warmth, open-mindedness, direct communication and when fitting, humor.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and my focus is to assist you in bringing hope and healing into your life. I received my M. A. in Marriage and Family Therapy from Chapman University, and am available to see individuals, couples, and families dealing with issues related, but not limited to: depression, anxiety, substance use and recovery, self-harm behavior, eating disorders and body image issues, mood disorders, anger and stress management, life transitions, work and career related issues, and life coaching.

Unlike psychiatry where medication is prescribed to prevent your feelings from being experienced, my practice is designed to make sense and make use of the sensations we are receiving from ourselves. Professionally bringing our attention to psychological symptoms puts us in direct contact with the core of our conflict(s) and sets forth a personal resolution.

I am a registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT 117039 ), working under the supervision of Cristy Pareti, PsyD, LMFT. I earned my Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology at Pepperdine University and received my Bachelors Degree from Emerson College. My Clinical experience includes working with individuals whom struggle with anxiety, depression, life skills, substance abuse, eating disorders, trauma and interpersonal relationship difficulties.My modality is a mixture of of many psychological techniques as well as creative skills. This includes a blend of existentialism, mindfulness, humor, art and behavioral skills.

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.

At night you lie in bed wondering "Can this marriage really be saved?" You are so tired of feeling lonely, disconnected, and ignored. This is not AT ALL where you thought you'd ever end up. No more interesting conversations, no date nights, no fun, no sex. The thought "I can't wait to get home" turned into "Do I have to go home?" What happened? Will you ever reconnect with your spouse? Will you ever feel cherished and loved again? You've tried to fix it, but it didn't work. You got back defensiveness and criticism instead. You need HELP!. You can't do it alone. Should you stay or should you go?

At times, experiencing painful feelings, having difficulty managing stressful or unexpected situations, life transitions, and/or dealing with relationship conflicts, whether romantic or not, may hinder us from feeling happy, capable, and empowered to live our lives to the fullest. During these times, the support and the guidance of a caring professional can make a difference.

Are you ready see what's possible for your brilliant teen or once enthusiastic young adult? You already see their potential, and now it's time for them to see it too! Perhaps your family has been struggling, and you can see the impact the last few years has had on your child. It's time for some help. Teens and young adults are at a prime period of life where having a place to ask questions and explore meaning, create a tool kit for dealing with anxiety, overwhelm, depression and motivation can not only help them navigate life and responsibilities right now, but also for the rest of their lives.

We all have the capacity and right to have a fulfilling life however, many barriers interfere with our current sense of satisfaction and our ability to achieve our dreams. I hope to be able to help you explore what barriers are getting in the way by focusing on, recognizing and reinforcing your innate strengths, and exploring where blockages within your life manifested, and how they may be shifted so that you are able to transform.

All too often struggles deplete our energy and leave us feeling down on ourselves. Through rigorous conversation and a highly supportive relationship, I help people gain the clarity and confidence needed to produce desired change. I have extensive training in postmodern therapies, which examine how dominant cultural discourses can have oppressive effects on our lives, identities, and relationships. Prior to working in private practice, I was part of UCLA's network, where I brought social justice aims to integrative models of mental health. I have many years of experience working with couples, families, youth, and adults.