Therapists in Los Angeles, CA

You have past trauma, current stress, anxiety, or depression that is getting in your way. It could be impacting your relationships, career, or health. You may feel alone, or notice yourself wanting to isolate from the people you care about. You've noticed that you are guarded, and that it's really just time for a change.

Dr. Chang, founder of Therapy Lab and TL Kids (formerly Golden Hour Therapy), has provided science-based psychological treatment in downtown Los Angeles since 2008. Using evidence-based treatments and a compassionate approach, she offers expertise based on a decade of experience at prestigious research-oriented psychology programs, including UCLA and NYU's Child Study Center, with degrees from Princeton University and The University of Georgia.

Maria Jeffery serves the adult and adolescent for individual therapy and couples. Maria is dedicated to clients wanting to address trauma, attachment concerns and any difficulty in regulation and communication.

As Clinical Director of a specialized anxiety institute in Los Angeles that served individuals from all over the world, I have worked for years to improve the lives of those affected by various manifestations of anxiety and obsessive-compulsive spectrum disorders. Today, I individually tailor the most innovative, research-validated treatments for anxiety in my private practice in Los Angeles, CA.

My clients are brave and looking for a reflective, containing space to work through sadness, worries, chronic stress, transitions, familial and cultural stressors, and relationship difficulties. Therapy requires connection, vulnerability and collaboration; together we'll disrupt toxic stress and make progress toward your goals. We’re all lovable and deserving of rest and joy.

Are you going through a difficult time? Are you concerned about your child? I'm here to help. Like a trusted friend I'm very easy to talk to. I've served the Culver City / Mar Vista community for 25 years helping many others just like yourself. I specialize in stress management, depression, anxiety, children & adolescents, Family Counseling, relationships, major life events, phase of life issues and much more. Have confidence relief is near. I can help.

Anxiety and stress are making it hard to fully enjoy your life. You may feel stuck in the same looping thought patterns and feel constantly "on edge." You have difficulty remembering a time where your anxiety or stress wasn't bothering you. It may feel daunting to connect with friends and family. Your personal faith may struggle. It can feel really lonely and isolating to experience anxiety. It can feel like no one really understands you. You want to be able to enjoy your life again. You don't want to be stuck any more!

These are such intense and overwhelming times. We are all grieving. Before 2020 maybe you had some anxiety or a history of trauma but overall you were functioning and feeling OK without ongoing therapy. Or despite all you do to take care of yourself, you were experiencing quite a bit of anxiety and stress, struggling with feelings of shame, anger or self-hatred for a very long time. Since 2020 your nervous system is on overload and everything feels overwhelming, exhausting, scary. The existential pain you’ve struggled with is back and real and being felt by you and people all over the world.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist (PSY-21412) with 20+ years of experience. I am expert in the assessment and treatment of anxiety and related conditions. I specialize in social anxiety, panic disorder, depression, OCD, GAD, phobias, and PTSD. I am Associate Director of the UCLA Anxiety and Depression Research Center and a Clinical Associate Professor at UCLA. I utilize evidence-based psychotherapy (i.e., cognitive-behavioral therapy) and I work collaboratively with clients to help them master skills and techniques to overcome problematic areas, become more resilient, and live a more meaningful and fulfilling life.

Welcome! In my over 10 years of clinical practice I have worked with diverse populations in the outpatient, inpatient, community and private practice setting. I work to build a trusting, safe, empathic therapeutic relationship to assist you in meeting your treatment goals. My experience has been focused on helping clients with issues pertaining to anxiety, depression, major life changes, and stress management. Together we can work on building the skills, processing the past and developing coping mechanisms to help you in the future.

I work with highly motivated adults utilizing evidenced based therapy with a special attention to mindfulness. My goal is to create a safe and non-judgmental space to provide support to you as we explore better ways of coping, strategies to manage stress, and improve communication. Through reflection we are able to set goals and problem solve together as we increase insight and awareness of your experience. Together we can work to find an improved life balance, satisfaction and greater sense of well-being.

Many are on a journey to find themselves, and this journey can be difficult and arduous. Especially when growing up in homes without feelings of safety and security. Many children have never received the message that they are true miracles. I am here to help you restore your inner peace, face your challenges, accept who you truly are, and to help heal internal wounds. If you are on this journey, you are not alone. You do not have to forget about your past, but together, I would like to help you heal from your past and move forward.

My goal is to help you live your life fully; no longer feeling bound by the experiences in your past. Our experiences change our brains. Family, relationships and trauma all affect how we perceive ourselves, others and our world. But just as trauma and other negative experiences can create patterns that can lead to anxiety, depression, anger, unhealthy relationships, addictions or underachievement...new experiences can change those patterns. I provide a safe, non-judgmental place to work with your memories, feelings and thoughts in new ways.

I thrive in my work with creative, compassionate adults who are experiencing anxiety, burnout, or relationship stress. We may be a fit to work together if you are looking for a safer space to examine feelings of dissatisfaction or disconnect, and are curious about how to foster a greater sense of self-esteem and worthiness. I particularly enjoy working with self-described high achievers, and women in historically male-dominated industries. If you're ready to navigate your life more comfortably, gain confidence in communicating your needs, and build skills to better cope with your feelings - I look forward to supporting you in that.

When you're depressed, anxious or struggling in a difficult relationship being able to move through the world in an authentic way can feel almost impossible, especially when experiencing fertility and other stress related issues. I offer a safe environment to allow you to express yourself without judgment. I will work with you to understand how you are able to create a healthier, happier, more meaningful life. I have seen how the process of psychotherapy that I employ can help people change their state of being and working towards their best version of themselves as human beings.

Life gets difficult. -Our distress may make us uncomfortable, overwhelmed, anxious, angry, sad and/or depressed. -Maybe we experienced a job loss, have to move, had a significant relationship end, or experienced a major shift, change, or transition in our life. -Really, we want to feel "better" and "happier", but how do we get there? Short-term counseling or coaching can help and sometimes we needed to address deeper issues and patterns through psychotherapy. Each of us is different, but maybe you found your way here because you are ready to let go, ready to grow, and ready for something new, different, and better for your life.

We all know life can be stressful and filled with different challenges that overwhelm us. It is only natural that sometimes you may feel lost and helpless when you try to deal with these matters by yourself, including life transitions, work stress, relationship difficulties, cultural/racial problems and so on. I would like to assist you in navigating your path to better understand these issues, find best ways to manage them, and process your emotions in a safe place, so that you can better yourself and achieve your goals through that experience. In our work together, I will help you to live a more meaningful and joyful life.

I am interested in treating people whose potential is hindered by negative concepts of themselves imprinted in childhood (through traumatic experiences or neglect of basic emotional needs) and who frequently suffer from symptoms like chronic depression, anxiety and low self-esteem. I am committed to helping these individuals attain a sense of self that brings them happiness and fulfillment. My basic perspective is that the human mind possesses the capacity to heal itself, if guided in the right way. I have explored various methods and approaches to helping the mind restore its basic wholeness.

Do you feel stressed, anxious, depressed, or disconnected? Or lonely and unsupported? Do you need help navigating through life transitions, such as school, career, finding your purpose, divorce, spirituality, or aging? I am here to help you manage your life, as well as help you understand what is causing you to feel stuck. By helping you understand yourself better, your relationships will improve, and you will feel empowered to make positive changes to live a more fulfilling life in a more authentic way.