Therapists in California

Life is messy. As we all navigate it the best we can, a lot of us find survival strategies that make sense at the time but don’t serve us in the long run. If you or your child are having trouble in relationships, feeling consistently down or anxious, or finding yourself stuck in painful past experiences, therapy can help identify patterns that don’t serve you and build practices that enable you to thrive. ​

Are you feeling helpless in dealing with your child/teen emotional and behavioral issues? Do you feel lost in connecting with your child/teen? You want to help them but don't know how? I have been working with children, adults, and families for over 15 years to bring out their potential in mindfulness, creativity and relationships through individual and family therapy. Through this process, clients get to know themselves better, in a safe and supportive environment. I develop a therapeutic relationship based on their needs and goals. My experience includes treating individuals with depression, anxiety, anger, and trauma.

I am an associate marriage family therapist. I have approximately three years of experience working with foster children and families, and at-risk youth. I have provided therapy for teenagers and survivors of domestic violence. These opportunities have given me a desire to continue serving children, teens, families, and all ages and groups of people at all stages of life. I have worked with individuals exhibiting signs of depression, anxiety, trauma, suicide ideation, and self-harming behaviors. My goal as a therapist is to provide a safe environment while building a secure therapeutic alliance with my clients.

I understand therapy to be a collaborative process and I aim to establish a meaningful, trusting, and authentic relationship with every client. I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in anxiety / mood disorders, trauma, family conflict and relational distress, as well as borderline personality disorder. I help clients learn to manage difficult emotions, increase self-esteem, and enhance relationships. I also incorporate mindfulness to reduce stress and help you participate fully in each present moment. My goal is to instill hope by identifying areas of strength, resilience, and capacity for positive change.

Hi there, I'm Michelle, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in both California and Utah. I have been providing therapy services for 5 years and have worked with children, adolescents, and adults. I have been trained and certified in trauma treatment, and my other areas of expertise are anxiety, depression, foster care/adoption, domestic violence, and sexual abuse. I offer both Christian-based and secular therapy. I am an eclectic therapist and pull from many different modalities including cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, psychodynamic, acceptance and commitment, and positive psychology therapy approaches.

Everyone has a life story filled with unique colors. Each color represents personal experiences, strengths, behaviors, relationships, and our inner world. Sometimes we find it hard to navigate through challenges and to face realities, which are unfamiliar and/or unexpected. Prior experiences may interrupt our current way of interacting, thinking, relating, and managing daily life. Stress contributes to increased anxiety, depression, behavioral problems, and relational issues. Trauma can debilitate individuals, couples, and families creating abrupt internal changes and fears. Grief over individual loss needs to be honored and acknowledged. Change occurs as a direct result of uncovering new insights.

Being a human being is complicated, and complex, and can sometimes be overwhelming. It is therapeutic to have someone to share our true selves with free of judgment. I believe each client holds the answers, and in my work, I support you on your journey. I meet you where you are, and together we identify where you would like to go, and what parts of yourself you would like to call forward. I can help you explore your inner world, and help you connect your internal experiences to your external experiences. I support clients dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, and relational dynamics.

Have you exhausted all of your options for your child(ren)? Are you looking for support with their development? I understand how critical these stages are for children to foster resilience and adaptability. As someone who specializes in early childhood development, has experience as an educator, and is a family advocate, I strive to promote a nurturing environment for your child and family.

I believe in your innate capacity to heal. A therapist can help you or your child get unstuck and begin on a path towards healing. I work with children and adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, overwhelm, ADHD, self-esteem, trauma, life transitions and relationship issues. I can help you to identify and explore patterns, process hard experiences or difficult emotions, deepen relationships and build the life skills and capacity to self-soothe, heal and grow.

George was raised in Southern California and began his path to becoming a therapist while attending UCLA where he earned his Baccalaureate and Master’s Degrees. As a therapist in the field of behavioral health, George sought out a variety of clinical experiences that included the latest state-of-the-art, evidence-based practices. These included learning from the very best in the field who specialized in treating mood, anxiety and behavioral disorders. George has received training in Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Seeking Safety, and Psychodynamic theories.

Best Life Therapy is a premier tele-therapy practice offering Virtual Therapy services to individuals, couples, and families, in Los Angeles and throughout California. At Best Life our clinicians can help you cope with changes while gaining insight, enhancing communication, improving self-concept, and meeting your goals. Whether issues you are facing are due to depression, anxiety, stress, relationships, mental illness, addictions, trauma, or of another nature, we will be able to support you in setting goals, changing patterns and thinking, and support you in living your Best Life.

Julie is a psychology enthusiast and dedicated professional deeply committed to assisting individuals through challenges including trauma, depression, and anxiety. Her expertise spans diverse groups, highlighting her adaptability in providing support. Staying current with the latest therapeutic methods. As an active member of both CAMFT (California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists) and AAMFT (American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy), Julie actively engages in the broader therapy community, continually evolving as a compassionate and effective mental health professional.

I work with individuals, couples and families using an integrative approach to therapy that is tailored to your needs and personality. My style is supportive and collaborative, drawing upon your existing strengths while also building the trust and safety to talk about sensitive topics or explore difficult feelings. Whether you are experiencing career or school stress, struggling with symptoms of depression or anxiety, working through grief or managing interpersonal challenges, I will support you in shifting out of the unhelpful patterns that stand in the way to living a life of meaning, purpose and inspiration.

My focus and goal as a clinician is to create a warm, safe and supportive environment for clients to explore their personal issues and find meaning and purpose in their lives. I specialize in working with young children, parents, couples and individual clients going through significant life transitions. It is in the therapist/client relationship where my clients can begin to explore their issues, challenges and needs and also discover their strengths and internal resources in order to have a better understanding of who they are and reach their goals.

Welcome, I’m so glad you are here! Reaching out for support takes courage. I love working with clients who are motivated to gain a greater sense of self and who desire to acknowledge and shift the patterns that are no longer serving them. I am committed to your growth and wellbeing as we navigate the conscious and unconscious processes that influence your life.

You have to come this site because you are looking to make a change. You have been told that therapy might just be able to help you improve your life. Maybe this is your first time seeking therapy, or maybe you know exactly what you want when looking for a therapist. Either way, you will find I provide a warm, thoughtful environment to help my patients feel safe sharing their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. I help adults, parents, teens, and children deal with the issues that are getting in the way of having a fulfilling relationship, work, and family life.

Joel M. Liebowitz is a Ph.D. in clinical psychology specializing in therapy with individuals, couples , teenagers and children and maintains a private practice in Los Angeles, CA. With over 45 years experience as a therapist, and as a graduate of University of Massachusetts specializing in psychodynamic therapy as well as CBT therapy he is currently serving as a private practitioner working with a broad spectrum of clients. Among his areas of expertise are therapy with children and teenagers, parent counseling as well as therapy with individuals and couples, including pre-marital and marital counseling.

Deciding to work with a therapist is a big step, often accompanied by feelings of uncertainty about what to expect. To begin, I'll ask questions and listen carefully as you tell me about yourself. Together, we can begin to understand how things are, how they got to be that way, how you've been managing, and in what ways you'd like things to be different. Once I have a sense of who you are and what you want, I will be a committed and caring collaborator on your journey.

Whether it’s your first time considering therapy or you're a seasoned therapy-goer hoping to find someone new, it’s important to find a good match between you and your therapist. Whether you’re feeling sad and in pain, experiencing anxiety, having relationship problems, noticing your own self-defeating patterns, questioning your future, or have a nagging sense of shame — speaking so vulnerably with another person requires trust that builds over time. We are all deserving of living more fully, authentically, and with greater ease; making that first call for help is an essential step toward finding the right therapist for you.