Relationship Issues Therapists in 90035

For those struggling with intimacy, shame, depression, trauma, or just feeling alone, there's nothing more therapeutic than a good relationship. What most people yearn for is to feel heard, accepted and understood. My approach is to provide an understanding, empathic, non-judgmental relationship in which we can explore your feelings and experiences with the goal of improving your quality of life. Every person has their own style of relating to themselves and others, born out of their history. My training gives me the tools to help you understand your inner life, and forge new patterns of relating.

All of our issues, at their core, involve fear, sadness or shame - whether we are dealing with individual struggles or relationship problems. Looking at both the past and present sheds light on the patterns of thinking and feeling you have created out of habit. We can also discover a greater awareness of what's going on within you, 'here-and-now.' Together, we will find new ways for you to find balance on a day-to-day basis.

The relationship between you and your therapist is a unique one built on trust and honest communication. I am a licensed clinical social worker with five years experience. I am also a mediator with 14 years experience and former Executive Director of the California Academy of Mediation Professionals where I supervised a team of mediators helping them resolve thousands of court-related disputes. I have also conducted private couple and family mediations for the past ten years. I have 12 years experience in financial counseling, and 20 years experience as a university administrator.

Nurturing, nonjudgmental understanding, respect and honesty are at the heart of the therapeutic relationship I hope to develop with you. I believe that these deepest principles are the root of healing and recovery. The therapeutic relationship is where and how this takes place. When we address it in the here and now, then it most often generalizes to the present and future of your life. The foundation of my private practice lies in fostering this experience.

As an integrative mind-body psychotherapist, I help my client’s overcome a range of issues including childhood traumas and relationship challenges. I help individuals using a comprehensive and holistic approach to overcome issues related to anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, sexuality and relationships. Each session is a focused time to help clients feel supported and unpack their struggles and traumas and navigate towards clarity and healing. Childhood traumas can be challenging to navigate and overcome, but with a compassionate and informed approach, healing and breakthrough are truly possible.

Dr. Julia Mamelak is a licensed clinical psychologist, specializing in the treatment of depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use, and relationship difficulties. While Dr. Mamelak works with clients across the developmental lifespan, she has additional expertise in providing evidence-based therapies to young adults.

Are you going through a hard time, in a difficult relationship or feeling overwhelmed, confused, anxious, or depressed? Are you a parent seeking support for yourself or for your child who is struggling emotionally at school or home?

I offer a warm, honest partnership for anyone who is struggling emotionally. People come in feeling alone in some way: overwhelmed, unfulfilled, blocked creatively or convinced that everyone else in the world is different from them. Or, maybe you are grieving the break-up of a relationship, marriage, or the death of someone close. Feeling alone in your pain is often the worst part.

As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 10 years experience, I have had the honor of being invited into the lives and struggles of individuals, couples, adolescents, and families. I have been able to integrate solution focused cognitive therapy and psychodynamic client-centered approaches to help clients navigate issues ranging from depression, anxiety, stress, emotional and physical abuse, issues from family of origin, relationship issues involving intimacy and communication that are either a result of early life trauma, or occurring later in life as a result of difficulties with employment, life stresses, and grief and loss.

Are you experiencing periods of disappointment, frustration, anger, depression, and anxiety? Do you have the the desire to overcome these challenges? I offer psychotherapy service to the multicultural population. My practice focuses on creating a safe, non-judgemental environment to help clients develop a strong, meaningful and intimate relationships. I work with couples, adults and children with issues such as self-esteem, anxiety, depression, relationship issues by setting healthy boundaries,so they can feel at ease and live a meaningful life. As an experienced Marriage, Family and Child Therapist I assist you in achieving your goals.

Are you ready to address areas of your life where you feel stuck, unfulfilled or are struggling? Therapy is a great start. Whatever is calling you to therapy - relationships, anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, the therapeutic space allows you to deal with challenges, while being gently guided to help you understand and process what you are feeling, current blocks and ways to create the changes you want. I view therapy as self-care and an important and healing way to work through life’s difficulties. I will listen to you with curiosity and non-judgment to help you better understand yourself and stuck points.

Like any relationship, a good fit with your therapist is the foundation for getting started. In an atmosphere of safety and support, I’ll help you understand yourself in new ways, empowering you to change areas of your life that once felt stuck or overwhelming. Together, we’ll navigate these challenges while also being curious about the patterns and deeper meanings beneath the surface.

Are you and your partner stuck in a cycle of conflict that repeats over and over, leaving you both feeling disconnected, frustrated and alone? As a Certified Emotionally Focused Therapist and Supervisor, I use the most effective form of couples therapy, I will help you improve communication, have a new understanding of yourself and your partner, and build more trust, intimacy and connection.

We have all had times where we are struggling, feel low or "off", may not even have a real "reason" why these feelings are coming up for us. Or those times where an event, situation, loss, change in our daily functioning has lead us to not feel that we have the right skills to live our best lives and we just don't know what to do. Therapy is an answer for someone who wants to explore these feelings, to work through the difficult times and to learn about oneself in an unbiased, non-judgmental environment.

Accepting new clients/couples NOW- Online Video Therapy - Couples and individuals! I am a direct, tell-it-how-it-is therapist. I don't want you to be in therapy forever... we get straight to the root, do the work, get the skills you need and you become your own therapist. 8-10 sessions is the goal. If you're not ready to do the work, I'm not the therapist for you. But, if you're ready to step into courage and out of comfort, I'm ready to charge the storm with you. Couples like my straightforward approach, giving you the proven communication skills for healthier relationships. Do the hard, courageous thing and email me.

As a psychologist, my goal is to help you make lasting changes in your life. In a setting emphasizing compassion and kindness, I encourage you to work through areas where you are stuck. Together we will discover your resources to go beyond past and current traumas and troubled relationships. I work with individuals, couples, and families. While my approaches vary with your needs and aspirations, the goal is to establish a trusting relationship that will help you find your own way to joy and fulfillment.

We are constantly in relationship–to ourselves and our bodies, to one another, to our many identities, to the contexts and systems we exist within–and issues in our lives arise as a result of these nuanced relationships, not because something within us is "broken" or "wrong.” My work focuses on being curious about, exploring and renegotiating these relationships to help clients discover their most authentic selves.

I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Certified Sex Therapist, and hold a PhD in Somatic Psychology (body psychology). This unique combination of credentials facilitates a focus on clients' cognitive process as well as mind-body health. I work with a diverse client base including women, men, couples and gender-diverse individuals on relationship and sexuality issues. My treatment specialties include: recovery of sexual health after sexual trauma, sexless marriages/relationships, compulsive sexuality (often called "addiction") and non-traditional sexual expression including fetishes and redefining monogamy.

You are unique, so I provide therapy specifically tailored to your individual needs and preferences. My goal is to be a source of support, connection, and understanding to help you gain increased awareness and strength as you navigate your life. I will be dedicated to providing you with an emotionally safe, non-judgmental, and genuinely collaborative relationship while you move towards your truest self.