My specialty is working with adolescents to adults. In my practice I integrate several therapeutic methods to achieve your goals... I am also a certified EMDR Therapist. EMDR is a highly effective treatment for people that need deep change, yet do not want to stay stuck with experiencing intense feelings of pain and shame. My client's have found that EMDR has also been a powerful aid in helping them breakthrough addictive feelings/behaviors ( depression, anxiety and behavioral addictions) that keep them in a negative and frustrated mental loop. We end the session with positive protocols that strengthen your objectives.

Does the distance between you feel unbearable at times? Perhaps you can't find the will or the courage to draw near your partner. Resentment and distrust may have widened the gap. Though reactive fights stand in the way of the tenderness you need, your heartfelt friendship could be just below the surface. Hoping it will get better, we wait to get help, while patterns reinforce distance and a negative view of each other. We become less willing to reveal ourselves or seek comfort and friendship from our most important person. You both really deserve your measure of happiness.

I am honored to have my clients invite me to join them in a deep and caring search into their lives, personalities,challenges and dilemnas they face.Our focus is to work together in a respectful, open approach to provide help, relief, understanding and change toward goals of greater health, internal peace, satisfaction and connectedness.Psychotherapy was developed so that we wouldn't have to face our fears alone, without knowledge and the opportunity to learn emotionally and to improve our capabilty to deal with ourselves, the world and the people in our lives.Let me join you.

How healthy and joyful are your relationship and/or your sex life? Do you know what you like and what you don't like in your sexual relationship? Do you and your partner communicate in an open manner about most things that matter to you, such as likes and dislikes about sex, or, do you expect him/her to "just know" how to please you? Without Judgment or embarrassment, do you talk openly and fearlessly with your partner about your thoughts and feelings about sex? Culture impacts sexual relationships! Please click on the link below to read my related published articles: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Mitra_Rashidian

I have over 22 years experience as a licensed psychotherapist. I conduct both long-term and short-term therapy. I help individuals and families learn about and develop hidden strengths and resources, which aids them in resolving problems. For instance, I have helped individuals (both children and adults) to become more assertive, deal effectively with issues of anger and manage stressful situations and conflictual relationships. I use a variety of methods including psychodynamic psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, anger management techniques, assertion training, role-playing, sandtray therapy, family therapy (in working with children and adolescents) and interactive guided imagery.

I AM STILL ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS DURING THE COVID-19 CRISIS VIA VIDEO. I BELIEVE THAT NOW, MORE THAN EVER, WE ALL NEED SUPPORT. I take a holistic, outside-the-box approach to psychotherapy. I seek to illuminate your internal world, while helping you connect to yourself, others and the world in a meaningful way. I work to build an authentic, trusting relationship with you, and aim to embody warmth, optimism, curiosity and empathy.

I strive to help my clients make desired changes in their lives. I specialize in working with recovery from substance and process addictions, managing stress, anxiety, depression, and blocks to productivity. I incorporate art therapy for both creatively-inclined and artistically-inexperienced individuals in addition to mindfulness-based practices, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and psychodynamic approaches to help clients rediscover their potential, increase insight into problematic patterns, gain access to supportive resources, and establish long-lasting habits that promote self awareness and growth.

**Not accepting new clients at this time.** We all have experienced times of overwhelm, sadness, and worry, or simply just finding ourselves at a crossroad. These situations can leave us feeling uncertain about how to move forward successfully in our lives. Psychotherapy can help you discover your innate strengths and resources to cope with while also facilitating the process of growth.

An act of transformation begins with the acknowledgement that you have begun to "outgrow" your current self and present circumstances. Change and transition can be daunting. But the transformation to your best self is profound, and typically life altering. Whether the transition you are facing is a shift in relationship (divorce, loss of a friend/family member, new parenting, or "empty nest" parenting), a job/career change, college entry, or simply growing up from an adolescent to an adult, I am here to encourage and support, as you navigate your challenges.

Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or stressed out? Have you made attempts to change your situation and are not having much success? My practice is devoted to helping you heal, gain personal insight, and find satisfaction in your life. I provide an empathic, stimulating, and collaborative approach to help you live a more fulfilling life that feels rich and rewarding. With understanding and compassion, you are encouraged and empowered to explore your unique personal circumstances which will help you to finally turn those once felt obstacles into opportunities!

Did you know that there are normal and predictable developmental milestones for all adoptees, birth parents and adoptive parents? Knowing and understanding these can help you navigate life in a more empowered manner. As a member of the adoption constellation, I know from the inside out, the issues facing this population. I have dedicated my life and work as a psychologist, to help educate and heal the lives of all who are affected. While it is sometimes difficult to experience the loss and grief that is inherent in adoption. once It is embraced and validated, this difficult concept becomes manageable and life can be lived more fully

As a clinical psychologist working with adolescents, adults and couples, my goal is to help people struggling with life's challenges and difficulties. I will help you gain insight into short and long-term issues and provide you with valuable tools and techniques to provide relief from symptoms and/or situations that are negatively impacting your life. This results in a better sense of self and well-being and more fulfilling relationships. I treat a wide array of psychological problems such as anxiety and depression and specialize in treating those suffering with chronic pain.

Individual psychotherapy can be a challenging process, one that fosters your emotional awareness and psychological development. It allows you to work through issues that give rise to depression and anxiety, and enables you to grieve the many losses and disappointments that continue to live within you. As your therapist, I am committed to help you resolve all life, career, family, and relationship difficulties or transitions. Your greatest potentials are within you. Together we will reach your individual goals.

If you are the victim of a traumatic event, you are not alone; many have suffered sexual, physical or emotional abuse, as well as neglect, abandonment, bullying or have witnessed traumatic events as a child or as an adult. Unfortunately, many people live with the detrimental effects associated with trauma. If you are struggling to recover from life-changing events, feeling that life's difficulties are interfering with your well-being, I can help you. Through a collaborative effort and the utilization of trauma focused-insight oriented approach you can eliminate shame, guilt, intrusive memories, nightmares, depression, anxiety and fears.

Many adults struggle with major life transitions and benefit from the support of a therapist to overcome any roadblocks that impede their growth and fulfillment. I provide sensitive, non-judgmental treatment and will support and challenge you to achieve your goals and dreams.

Jill specializes in the treatment of teens and young adults with social, emotional, and behavioral challenges. She has worked extensively with youth with special and unique needs, autism spectrum disorders, learning differences, and emotional disturbances. When working with kids, she often integrates family therapy into treatment to promote support and consistency outside of session.

For over 30 years, I've helped adults, couples, children, and parents move past hurdles that got in the way of having better lives and stronger, more loving relationships. People I've seen are generally successful, with lives that look good and in many ways, are good. But so often underneath are feelings of unworthiness, perfectionism, chronic stress, anxiety, ineffectiveness, and loneliness. We'll get to know you and your needs; look at early negative messages that drive many of your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors; and take advantage of your brains natural ability to "rewire" itself as you try out small steps towards change.

COLLEGE STUDENTS- we understand life has changed for you - We can help - teletherapy is available for CA residents. COUPLES struggling during this difficult time- we can provide support and understand. CALL or TEXT!! SLIDING SCALE FEE - DAYTIME, EVENING, AND WEEKEND HOURS. Our counseling center, Community Psychological Services, wwww.affordabletherapyla.com. offers AFFORDABLE PRICES. Therapy should be available to the community. A compassionate and caring therapist can lead the way to a new sense of fulfillment.

Eager to treat highly motivated clients who are looking for support with their issues and challenges; clients that are ready for change and want support as they navigate their way towards discovering the version of themselves that they envision.

As a licensed psychologist with over twenty-five years of professional experience, I work collaboratively with individuals helping them overcome challenges in life which can quickly spiral into depression or anxiety. I am real and direct as a professional, maintaining a calm and helpful stance, offering practical interventions individuals can use in every day life as well as to process the impact of early childhood issues. My areas of specialization are trauma and anxiety disorders, as well as depression and disorders of childhood/adolescence. I work with children and adults individually as well as in family sessions.