Therapists in California

When making the complex and vulnerable choice to begin therapy, you should be able to trust your therapist and feel safe sharing your story. This is why compassion and empathy are my priorities when building our therapeutic alliance. Together, we will collaborate on an individualized plan for change and growth that is consistent with your values and cultural identities. Every human is a unique mix of identities, experiences, fears, dreams, and values. I am well-versed in theory and operate from a foundation of science. However, I also believe that it is essential to recognize the humanity behind everyone’s struggles and actions.

Is there something in your life that you want to change but are uncertain how to begin? I’m here to help. My goal is to help you get what you need by actively listening and providing you with the skills and tools to overcome your obstacles and make that change. Because every person is different, I offer a person-centered approach to exploring and tackling the unique challenges you’re experiencing. As an openly gay parent in a loving long-term interracial marriage, I provide a supportive, non-judgmental space for you to process and work through issues.

With 20+ years experience as a therapist and a coach, it is my honor to work with clients who are interested in untangling the knots in their lives and being happier and more fulfilled. Stress relief, anxiety reduction, perinatal/postpartum healing and helping parents/families/couples to better their relationships are my wheelhouse. Wiith couples I specifically work to reduce toxic communication and productive problem solving to enhance their intimacy and relationship happiness. All my sessions are telehealth (online or phone) so you can get the help you need from the comfort of your own setting.

Do you want to be accepted just as you are rather than shamed or judged? Do you want a safe place to heal from trauma, explore your identity, or learn how to cope with stress? Therapy will give you the tools and resources to recover from trauma, resolve conflict and build intimacy in your relationships, develop effective communication skills, and manage anxiety. A safe therapeutic relationship will help you discover and articulate your authentic self, free of shame and guilt. Therapy can also help you unlearn harmful relationship patterns and be more kind to yourself. You are not alone!

You've ignored it long enough—it's time to face the problem. It can be anything—stress, sadness, worry, fatigue, doubt. It's grown and festered, infecting every area of your life. You never intended to get so lost in it, and now it’s all you know. You’re losing energy, motivation and maybe even hope. It’s like it's systematically shutting down your whole system, one area at a time. It doesn’t matter if you’re at work or at home—the heaviness is everywhere, and it’s getting worse.

You feel like something is off. You’re feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, disconnected, stuck. You want to understand your own reactions, build healthy and sustaining relationships, feel grounded and present in your day to day life. I can help! With over a decade of experience, I provide LGBTQIA-affirming and trauma-responsive therapy for youth, adults, and families. Using evidence-based techniques like expressive arts, somatics, and dialectical behavioral skills, I support people finding meaning and connection after trauma and chronic stress.

I provide all sessions by PHONE only. Are you struggling with depression, loneliness, stress or anxieties? Sometimes we just need someone to talk to that can help us explore and identify what is keeping us from moving forward in our life. I understand it can be difficult to pick up the phone and make that first initial phone call reaching out for help.The decision to start therapy is very courageous, and finding a therapist that you feel comfortable working with is paramount to your success.

I am a licensed therapist who approaches therapy with a direct, strengths-based approach. I spent my life in New York before moving out to LA to do therapy. While here, I have worked my professional career in a diverse number of settings, including a neurofeedback clinic, rehab center, LGBTQ center, and multiple military research settings. I was driven to the mental health field because I genuinely enjoy working with others to create a better future. I am also an industrial-organizational psychologist where my focus is on work-life balance and executive coaching.

Are you exhausted from feeling trapped by constant stress and anxiety? Like you haven't taken a full breath today... Deepen your connection to life and light through psychodynamic therapy informed by the body mind connection. I work with clients in their late teens (15+) and adults with a variety of presenting issues such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, life transitions, self-esteem, chronic pain, and compounded trauma to name a few. As a neurodivergent queer therapist, I love serving the queer community and uniquely analytical community.

Are you juggling the everyday whirlwind of life—relationships, career, personal growth—all while trying to keep your head above water? If you're nodding along, know that you're not alone. It's in these moments of feeling overwhelmed, lost in the hustle, that we often need a guiding hand, and that's where I come in.

If you're in a place where you're feeling stuck, worried, anxious and struggling with decisions then therapy may be the place for you to gain clarity. I strive to help clients develop insight and build new skills in order to live a more authentic and happy life. I work with adults struggling with a variety of issues and needs including anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship issues, stress management, and life exploration. Being compassionate and providing a safe space for clients are two values that inform me greatly of how I practice, as I believe we all need a safe space to be our authentic selves in order to heal.

Are you and your partner(s) looking for counseling? Whether due to stress outside the relationship, wanting to feel closer to each other, or repairing a rupture from cheating, I can support you through your relationship journey. As a marriage and family therapist, I firmly believe in the transformative power of relationships, but that doesn’t mean they are easy to navigate alone. All relationship orientations are welcome- dating, married, nonmonagamous/poly — I have experience working with these. I’m aware of the societal shame towards poly folks and my practice works to undo any shame in relationship counseling.

Life is changing constantly! ONLINE & IN OFFICE SESSIONS – You can access excellent therapy. I am passionate about problem solving and assisting clients discover a clear vision of their future and then identify the personal strengths that will enable this vision. Our work together will engage in mindfulness, improve self-compassion, and find meaning on your journey to emotional health and mental wellness. You will develop new awareness about patterns in your life that no longer serve you and learn new skills to transform those patterns.

I enjoy helping youth, college students, adults, and older adults learn to manage emotional stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, Trauma, and LGBTQ+ issues. Collaborating with clients on goals helps them tap into their authentic selves, helping them identify personalized self-care skills to restructure negative thinking patterns. I think it is important to meet people where they are focusing on their strengths to inspire and motivate them to meet their particular needs or goals. I help my clients find inner happiness through a positive mindset.

Seeking therapy requires a great deal of courage. Be proud that you have taken the first step – attempting to find a therapist. We are committed to providing a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment in which we as a collaborative team will explore barriers to happiness and help you deal with issues that are troubling you. In our practice, we believe therapeutic relationships are sacred, and created in partnership with each client to foster safety, compassion, patience, and a sense of curiosity. We address the emotional, psychological, and relational aspects of well-being.

Experiencing overwhelming stress and anxiety in your career or personal life? Do others think you “have it made” but deep down inside you’re burning out? If you’re struggling to manage your anxiety and stress, now is a good time to connect with an experienced therapist who can help. My clients are very hard working, have a long track record of success, and care deeply about their work, friends, and family. Even so, life can be challenging. You had a bad day and are emotionally beating yourself up for minor mistakes sometimes for days and weeks at a time. You worry people are disappointed in your work and even with you personally.

I am a queer identifying therapist and I like to think of therapy as a big exploration that allows the feelings and emotions you are having to come in fully without judgement. And you gotta feel it to heal it. We get curious together about what is happening for you and explore. Once you become aware of unconscious patterns, you make them conscious. That awareness can help to create change and make a huge difference in your life. I am also a big proponent of self-compassion work and can't stress enough how important it is to give ourselves just as much kindness as we give our loved ones.

We provide a holistic mental health coaching/counseling committed to personal, social and professional growth. Our professionals are expert professors, PhD, MA, BS in the field of health and counseling, and serving clients of all ages, and organizations for more than 20yrs.The center provides: 1- life coaching to women for varied health concerns: Nutritional counseling/ concerns for women, children, students, chronic diseases; Adaptation to pregnancy; Postpartum; menopause; Dealing with aging process; health concerns, and chronic diseases, parenting issues, adolescence challenges, body image, and skin problems and concerns.

I'm a clinical psychologist serving individuals, couples, and families under stress. I work with individuals to help them change their relationships with painful emotions, develop new skills, make sense of difficult experiences, and build meaningful relationships. My work with couples and families focuses on interrupting destructive patterns and promoting more attuned connections. I particularly enjoy working with clients who want to build more fulfilling relationships and meaningful lives in the wake of major stress.