Therapists in Los Angeles, CA

If you are confused and uncertain whether you are on the "right" path in your career, relationships, or important life choices, then therapy may be a great avenue for you to explore and find the answers that are unique to you. Sometimes it can be really hard to "hear" or "feel" your truth, your intuition, and gut instinct when doubt clouds your mind and the internal dialogue and chatter are loud and debilitating. Having low self-esteem, or feeling insecure in relationships and goals in life can be stressful and anxiety provoking.

Looking for a therapist and showing up for your first appointment is scary! Making that initial call takes a lot of courage, but ultimately it will be the best gift you can give yourself. I work with a wide range of issues, from depression, anxiety, self-esteem or relationship problems to "stuck in a rut." My goal is to help you reach your goal.

So much of what we experience in our early life impacts who we are as adults. Whatever barrier or struggle you may be experiencing; I am here to go through this therapeutic journey of self-understanding in order to build on the strengths you inherently have and to achieve a life of resiliency and fulfillment. A motto I live by is “Hold the vision and trust the process.” It can be a hard decision knowing that you need support and seeking it out. For that I am grateful that you have taken this step in getting the support you deserve.

I work with individuals and couples from a diverse range of backgrounds to assist in cultivating healthier relationships with themselves and others. Clients I have worked with typically have been impacted by a variety of mental health issues, including anxiety, stress, depression, trauma, perfectionism, self-esteem, and showing up as their authentic self.

Psychotherapy is essentially a collaborative process where the feedback between the therapist and the person is without any sense of judgement or agenda.Therapy is about what works from the perspective of each person's unique personal experience. It allows for a fluid perspective to be understood and worked through. I am an active participant, providing descriptions along with mutually agreed upon insights and interpretations. I believe that the essential process within oneself and in a therapeutic setting should always contain compassion, understanding, respect and empathy. The goal is to develop a positive relationship with oneself and with others.

I believe in working collaboratively with clients and building a therapeutic relationship based on trust, honesty, and openness. I see my role as a curious, caring human being first and a clinician second. I encourage feedback and work diligently to tailor treatment to meet a client's needs, ranging from achieving short term specific goals, symptom reduction, and crisis management to long term growth work focusing on personal development, relationship patterns, and wellness maintenance.

I provide individual therapy and consultation in my private practice. I am Bi+. I have a unique appreciation for the bravery it takes to remain curious about yourself and live authentically. When we truly know ourselves, we can live our lives more intentionally and with a sense of empowerment.

Do you sometimes feel like a tourist in your own life? Has your career reached a dead-end but you don't know how to make a change? Has your marriage or relationship grown stale or become a fight that never ends? Do thoughts of a better life whisper to you in the midst of depression, anxiety or deep fear? Conflict and getting stuck can be part of living, and sometimes our problems seem like they are updated versions of what plagued us as children and teenagers. What would your life feel and look like if these weren't there?

Welcome! My task as your therapist is to first provide a space where you’ll feel free to talk openly and be your truest self. Then, together, we will get to the bottom of whatever it is that may be contributing to the way you're feeling, and collaborate on ways you can begin to feel more at ease, empowered, and in alignment with your personal values, goals, and unique identity. I believe that we all hold the ability to manage life's challenges. To do this, we sometimes need a supportive guide. Enter therapy.

I am so glad that you are here. Getting help is not always easy but is the best thing you can do for yourself. You no longer need to do it alone. I want to help you break your unhealthy cycles that are no longer benefitting you in your daily life. My therapeutic style looks at how the past influences our present day functioning. Together we will help you become more emotionally aware and conscious of your current beliefs, so you can begin to heal your past wounds and become an improved version of yourself. It's important to me that in sessions you feel seen, heard, respected, and even encouraged to laugh.

Are you having difficulty maintaining a strong connection with yourself? Do you often experience feelings of shame, guilt, judgement, or self-doubt that affect you physically? Therapy has been a crucial tool for me in improving my self-awareness, confidence, and trust in myself. It has helped me to identify my true self, embrace my authenticity, and move forward with courage. As my self-compassion has increased, my mind-body connection has begun to harmonize, and I have found it easier to self-regulate. I believe that everyone has the potential to improve their mind-body connection, leading to a more fulfilling life and happiness.

I work with people who are ready for change, people who have recognized that they are stuck in unproductive, repeating patterns in their lives and want to break free, and people who are ready to commit to their own personal growth. I have several specialties, including: the management of a broad range of feelings; concerns about body image and sexuality; communication difficulties; loss and grief; empowerment; self-esteem; and, dealing with life-threatening illness.

In life, relationships matter most. Connected relationships expand one's capacity for growth, self understanding and ability to form meaningful bonds. My work focuses on building relationships that deepen my patients sense of vitality, as well as their ability to see themselves and others more clearly. I will help forge new possibilities, and amplify courage and grit.

Who knows what exactly makes a certain therapist right for a specific client? I think I'm most successful when I listen to the client's needs and see discrepancies in what clients want and how they're going about getting it. We can understand and resolve conflicts in career and in relationships by learning the old ways you adopted when you were a kid that don't work so well now. Let me know if you need help balancing day-to-day day challenges with big 'what-am-I-doing-with-my-life' questions.

My expertise is relationships. See, maureenehosier.com and maureenehosierphd.com. My podcasts and books provide information as to what is going on between you, that your relationship is emotionally not working. There are tools to help you both to first learn to stop the disastrous conflict that you both perpetuate. And I want to tell you both what is happening and why it is happening, in order for each of you to focus on instead, making things work for you both. You both can absolutely learn to CARE for your own self and about your partner, so things work for you both, in the same moment in time. And not have to fight and argue.

Is your mind constantly racing? Experiencing self doubt or low self esteem? Have you noticed a change within yourself or your relationships? These are challenges that can have an impact on us in various aspects of our life. Therapy is a space where you can learn how to effectively cope, create and live a life that you describe as worth living. I've been seeing clients since 2016 and have a passion for the therapeutic process. I see my clients as equal partners. It's similar to you and I going on a road trip; you’re in the driver seat while I'm riding "shotgun (passenger)."

Hi! I’m Aracely, I first want to commend you in taking the first step in creating positive change for yourself. Let me first start by telling you about my clinical style. It is very hands on, I will push you, encourage you, keep you accountable, strengthen you all while assisting you in accomplishing the goals you have set for yourself. During our work together, I will also provide you with a safe, non-judgmental environment so you can feel free to share what has been ruminating in your mind. If you are sick and tired about feeling unhappy about situations, experiences and or people, I am thrilled to help support you in this.

My work is based on direct and honest communication informed by curiosity, empathy and mindfulness. I help my clients discover the roots of thoughts, feelings and behaviors while also identifying ways to encourage healing, growth and change. I have training and experience working with a diverse population, especially those in the creative fields. I work with individual adults struggling with a variety of life challenges including anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, creative blocks and struggles in relationship. I believe that psychotherapy is a collaborative experience, and that we participate in a journey together.

The symptoms we feel are messages that something needs our attention. I will support you in uncovering what is below the surface of your struggles. I specialize in helping to understand and manage issues around relationship challenges, life transitions, anxiety, trauma, emotional regulation, self-esteem, grief, loss, creative blocks and more. We will explore and make sense of your feelings, identify recurring patterns, and process what comes up for you. I aim to help you make space for self-compassion and broaden your awareness. In turn you will generate more resilience, confidence, growth, and a deeper sense of peace in your life.