Therapists in 90046

Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or struggling to cope with life's challenges? Taking that first step to ask for help can be daunting, but you've already shown courage by considering it. Just like standing at the edge of a high dive, it can feel scary and intimidating. But remember, you're not alone, and reaching out for support is a significant achievement in itself.

Are you looking for a doctor that can help improve your overall quality of life and help alleviate symptoms? Psychotherapy can provide a forum to alleviate symptoms that hinder growth and well-being and can provide you with the needed insight to be able to manage symptoms and provide relief. Through a collaborative approach I can help you overcome the challenges and obstacles that can interfere with your goals & ambitions. I can aid in the facilitation of helping you develop the needed skills and mind set to improve your quality of life. Additionally, my professional services include providing psychological, psychodiagnostic, personality, and psycho-educational assessments.

I am deeply interested in the inner workings of the mind and am passionate about helping people discover their best selves. My goal is to serve as a reassuring and compassionate guide to help my clients discover thoughts they have never thought about, identify patterns of thinking and behavior that no longer serve them and provide them with a safe space to process difficult feelings. As a licensed clinical psychologist with over ten years of experience, I have worked with individuals within a variety of settings including community, hospital, substance rehabilitation, prison, high school and university.

Laura is a bi-racial (Korean-Salvadorian) Licensed Clinical Social Worker and offers expert, culturally responsive care focused on recovery. In her practice she works with adults and families navigating life changes, mental health challenges, societal injustices, and those aiming to end their intergenerational trauma. With certifications in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Enhanced Illness Management and Recovery, she specializes in addressing trauma, complex-trauma, racial trauma, and stress-related issues, as well as anxiety, depression, and grief.

I work with clients in a trusting, supportive space — helping individuals and couples fully explore the present by identifying triggers from their past. Together, we explore patterns of behavior that are no longer serving you, and help to create healthier ways forward through a holistic, collaborative approach. I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, dating, codependency, grief, cultural identity, and life transitions; and I approach therapy with empathy, humor, and respect for each client’s individual needs. My role is to help you create a greater sense of well-being and self-love. Let’s see what is possible!

My clients are generally very smart and motivated people that are tired of being held back by their anxiety, depression, and past trauma. They are looking for immediate tools that can help them feel more empowered today, while also ready to do the work of healing these issues for good!