Racial Identity Therapists in 91606

I understand that everyone needs and deserves a safe, trusting space to process the human experience. I believe that each individual experience is unique, while also understanding that no one should feel alone or that what they feel or need is wrong or abnormal. I help my clients feel empowered and capable of making decisions to live a most fulfilling life, as well as able to handle stressors while meeting their needs. I help process the multiple factors that contribute to one’s mental, physical, and spiritual health and life choices, as well as uncover the underlying fears that can impact our feelings, thoughts, and behaviors.

Valley Community Counseling Clinic offers in-depth and affordable psychotherapy. We have provided quality treatment in the San Fernando Valley for 47 years. Our clinic serves as one of the most reputable training sites for psychotherapists in Los Angeles county. All of our therapists are working toward licensure and are under the supervision of licensed therapists, psychologists and psychoanalysts. We do not limit the number of sessions you may attend. We offer treatment on a sliding scale based on your income and your ability to pay.

Let's face it. Life can be hard. Distressful relationships can make life harder. You are not alone and it's OK to ask for help. I am passionate about helping you create the life you desire. It takes work but doesn't have to be long-term. I value your time and believe in helping you find solutions to problems. I enjoy working with clients dedicated to their personal growth. If you need help with building self-esteem, enhancing relationships or moving from cycles of fear, anger, worry or sadness, I would be honored to walk with you on your path to peace.

We all live in a world of stories...The meaning we attach to these stories become a template of how we feel about ourselves. The emotional outcome of this thinking can be depression, anxiety and at other times, happiness. What is the meaning of these stories? I believe facts bring us to knowledge, but stories lead us to wisdom. Therapy is a creative and supportive process of getting to know your true self, of re-authoring the old story and writing a new one. Discover who you are... apart from the problem, and find an unexpected path to build inner strength and resources.

My name is Darrin Oliver and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Los Angeles, CA, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work primarily with adult individuals specializing in anxiety, stress, grief/bereavement, and adjustment disorders using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help my clients make progress toward feeling better and more capable. I've found that my style and approach are a good fit for people of color who may be dealing with challenges of life transitions, coping with stress, adjusting to change, or who may have difficulty with processing trauma (lived or vicarious).