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Andriette Pieron
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
East Los Angeles, CA 90022  (Online Only)
Do you need a place to be yourself? To be seen and fully accepted for who you are and encouraged to take leaps and risks to craft who you want to be? The fear of failure and judgments, our own and others, often holds us back from exploring the edge of our possibilities. I am passionate about creating a nurturing relationship where you can begin to practice and embody the changes you want to create in your own life. I work with individuals, couples, children, adolescents and families. I specialize in women who are reinventing themselves and family members of individuals with mental illness.
Do you need a place to be yourself? To be seen and fully accepted for who you are and encouraged to take leaps and risks to craft who you want to be? The fear of failure and judgments, our own and others, often holds us back from exploring the edge of our possibilities. I am passionate about creating a nurturing relationship where you can begin to practice and embody the changes you want to create in your own life. I work with individuals, couples, children, adolescents and families. I specialize in women who are reinventing themselves and family members of individuals with mental illness.
(415) 712-2667 View (415) 712-2667
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Lamas Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Se habla Español. Are you going through changes i.e. a traumatic experience or a life transition that is causing you to feel conflicted, low energy, anxious or stress? Is the lack of communication or support at home making it dificult to get through the tough time? If yes, we are here to help you. Lamas Counseling’s mission is to help individuals and families improve communication in the home, stress/ anxiety management, heal any pain from the past or present, gain insight on behavioral patterns, and work towards a healthier life and family environment.
Se habla Español. Are you going through changes i.e. a traumatic experience or a life transition that is causing you to feel conflicted, low energy, anxious or stress? Is the lack of communication or support at home making it dificult to get through the tough time? If yes, we are here to help you. Lamas Counseling’s mission is to help individuals and families improve communication in the home, stress/ anxiety management, heal any pain from the past or present, gain insight on behavioral patterns, and work towards a healthier life and family environment.
(323) 693-7539 View (323) 693-7539
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Tricia Kayiatos-Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Not accepting new clients
Therapy can be a transformative experience of acknowledging Self and finding a higher level of functioning. The relationship between therapist and client facilitates gentle and foundational changes aiming to discard dysfunctional coping skills and to acquire healthier tools for living. I intend to create an accepting and nonjudgmental space and connect with my clients through compassion, empathy and unconditional positive regard. I understand and cherish the intimacy and honor that is my role in my clients' lives.
Therapy can be a transformative experience of acknowledging Self and finding a higher level of functioning. The relationship between therapist and client facilitates gentle and foundational changes aiming to discard dysfunctional coping skills and to acquire healthier tools for living. I intend to create an accepting and nonjudgmental space and connect with my clients through compassion, empathy and unconditional positive regard. I understand and cherish the intimacy and honor that is my role in my clients' lives.
(323) 831-7107 View (323) 831-7107

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Relational Therapists

How does relational therapy work?

Relational therapy was developed by psychologist Jean Miller, whose ideas stressed that having strong connections with others encourages better health and well-being when compared with a lonely existence. Conversely, poor interpersonal relationships do not foster growth and learning. Relational therapy also encourages trust in others and patience with others, along with better communication and less conflict.

Is relational therapy evidence-based?

Relational therapy is not well-studied, and it may not be as effective in treating certain mental health conditions when compared with evidence-based treatments like cognitive behavioral or acceptance and commitment therapy. However, relational therapy uses techniques found in cognitive behavioral therapy as well as psychodynamic therapy, which are both well-studied with empirical research.

How long are people typically in relational therapy?

Clients may see improvement after a few weeks or months of therapy. Like cognitive behavioral therapy, relational therapy can reduce symptoms within 10 to 20 weeks, at 45 to 50 minutes once a week. But like any type of therapy, improvement depends on the person and the severity of the problem.

Does relational therapy work?

While no therapy type will work for everyone, some evidence suggests that this therapy can be effective. Relational therapy can help a person manage problematic relationships as well as the mental health conditions that accompany difficult relationships like depression or anxiety. This therapy type may offer benefits that are hard to measure but can be just as valuable—including feelings of higher self-worth or healthier connections with others.