I offer a range of private services from coaching and consultation to psychotherapy and psychoanalysis. Contact me today to discuss your particular situation, whether in person, by phone, or online. I look forward to hearing about your unique needs. Also be sure to visit my website at https://www.drpabrown.com.

Whether you are experiencing painful relationships, stress, crisis, life changes or just want more out of life, counseling can help. I believe in a holistic approach that is centered around where you want to begin. I have been working in social work since 1993 and am skilled in various methods so that counseling can be interactive, engaging, and reflective. We are all differently-abled and have our own challenges in life. I'm here to join you in making a plan for success. I provide a supportive therapeutic relationship and skillful psychotherapy.

Hi there! I'm Deborah Schleicher, a licensed clinical psychologist in Los Angeles. Thanks for taking this moment for yourself, or someone you care about, to learn how therapy can become a useful tool in life if it isn't already. Therapy is a way to invest in personal growth and change. I have over 10 years clinical experience working with youth, families and adults that reached out the moment they were considering taking this step. This may be where you are at now. If so, it's only fair to read a little more about me including what I do and how I work. During these uncertain times there’s never been a better time to invest in you.

The decision to start therapy is both brave and vulnerable, two attributes that I believe are integral to carry throughout the therapeutic process. As a therapist, I work to ensure that my clients feel secure as we unearth deeper aspects of themselves; aspects that may keep them stuck in unhelpful patterns or relationships, while uncovering incredible strengths and resilience. Through cultivating self-compassion and self-acceptance, I aim to empower my clients to access and trust their innate self-knowledge.

I feel incredibly fortunate to help my clients find the freedom to live a life of their choosing, improve their relationship with self and others, and find peace. I use brain-based therapies proven to uncover and address issues that talk therapy can take years to heal. In doing so I help children, teens and adults overcome challenges that keep them stuck in negative patterns. Often traumas are at the root of these negative patterns. By offering Brainspotting, a cutting-edge therapy that evolved from EMDR, trauma is accessed, processed and released. This is life-changing. This is freedom.

“You have taken the first step to feeling better, and achieving your goals. It is not easy to trust a stranger as we are mostly drawn to talk with family and friends when faced with an obstacle In our life or just not feeling well. The difference with help from a professional therapist is not only an objective view and confidentiality, but also a skilled, evidenced based and professional approach to helping you feel better and overcome whatever life has thrown your way. I would be honored to help you on your journey!”

I enjoy working with adolescents & adults who have felt alone, disconnected, and/or like they don't belong; who have chronically found themselves in relationships that don't feel supportive and/or reciprocal & are seeking ways to shift their ways of relating and connecting; and who are experiencing chronic depression and/or anxiety & struggle with self-love. I am passionate about exploring the ways peoples' multiple, intersecting identities impact their mental health and well-being, and developing strategies for coping with stressors related to experiences of oppression.

As a 1.5 generation Vietnamese-American woman, I can bring understanding to the struggles that come with navigating generational trauma, personal trauma, and cultural and sexual identities. I am continuously aware of how cultural and sociopolitical factors impact your sense of well-being and relationships. I believe together, we can work on overcoming the hurt and pain from your past to help you stop feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or angry moving forward. I will journey with you as you find your happiness, cultivate better relationships, and learn to embrace all aspects of yourself.

I believe that therapy is about discovery—the discovery of our innermost selves and resources that can guide us through healing and growth. Together, we will work in ways that are in-depth and practical, move through challenges, and tap into the strengths that are already within you, and in an environment that is free of judgement and oppression, and in which you are fully seen, accepted, and affirmed.

Welcome. Are you feeling stuck or confused? Experiencing a major change or loss in your life? Wondering how you ended up in the same uncomfortable situation again or wishing you could just a handle things a little differently this time? Struggling with the uncertainty of life? Maybe you have been feeling out of sorts or unmotivated and can't figure out why. When these feelings and situations arise, therapy can help. I believe, that while it takes courage to ask for help sometimes help is exactly what we need to feel better, improve our relationships, gain clarity and experience more ease in life.

Every person deserves to live the best version of themselves! Are you feeling a little depressed or anxious? Your emotional healing is the biggest gift you can give to your health, future and everyone in relationship with you. You are worth it (even if you don't feel like it). With over 14 years experience as a Therapist, I can help you navigate these uncertain times so that you can feel confident and secure again, from time to time we all face challenges in our lives. My goal is for us to work together to find solutions, identify your strengths and focus on what is important to you, mental and emotional freedom.

Our passion for therapy comes from the shared belief that every person deserves to have a meaningful and fulfilling life. We believe that every person is naturally health-seeking, and that sometimes it can be difficult to navigate the path to well-being on your own. By creating a compassionate environment, we will help you explore how to live the life that you want. As each person is unique, when we help clients navigate this path, we approach therapy with strategies that are specific to your needs and goals.

As LGBTQ residents of the I.E. we often find ourselves wondering "where is my community?" and "why can't I just be myself?" It seems like we've tried everything but we don't feel like we belong or we are in a safe place to live & work. We often wonder... when is this going to get better? When can I just live my life fully how I am? Sometimes we feel sad and it can be a very lonely place. We can even forget just how special and unique we are because we are so different and surrounded by those who just don't get it. We really want someone who can connect to us and make our experiences feel validated, reminding us that we are beautiful

Sometimes we get stuck in ways of thinking, acting, or feeling, that aren't useful to us anymore. It can leave us dissatisfied, depressed, unfulfilled, nervous, or disconnected from others. At times, it can get so dark, it's hard to remember the light. We all have our own way of healing, and in our work together, we will find what's right for you.

While I specialize in treatment of trauma/PTSD, substance use disorders, active duty and retired military, and first responders, I am comfortable treating a wide range of presenting problems experienced by adolescents and adults from diverse backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, and religions. Base on your needs, I integrate a variety of approaches to therapy, including Emotion-Focused Therapy due to its focus emotional healing and its warm, supportive stance. In addition to more traditional approaches to therapy, I integrate holistic practices, such as yoga and meditation.

My goal as a therapist to create a safe space for you to develop a better understanding of your emotions, improve your relationships with others, and especially improve your relationship with yourself, so that you may thrive in your daily experiences and better cope with life's stressors.

If you are feeling stuck in your life and unsure how to proceed, we can work together to unravel the necessary components that tend to arise in the atmosphere of the helping relationship. I work at the client's pace and strive to create an empathic and supportive environment. We can work on moving forward while also tending to the parts of yourself that might have been left behind.

I work with adults who are struggling in their lives and in their relationships. I help you examine the past to gain insight into the origins of unwanted patterns and work with current issues to begin making real changes. I will explore early relationships with parents and family, as these relationships often impact your current relationships. I also examine thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in the present to identify unhealthy patterns and work with you to develop healthier ways of thinking and behaving. Learning healthy communication skills is also an important part of my work with client's.