There is a saying, "In youth, we run into difficulties. In old age, difficulties run into us." Sometimes life can be really hard. Even the strongest individual may need support and guidance in dealing with unexpected circumstances, or in managing conflict and personal challenges. I believe that through safe, reassuring, and compassionate therapy, clients can work through any struggle, connect to their best authentic selves, and achieve long-term growth and personal transformation.

As your therapist, we will collaborate to examine the way you live, the way you love, the way you experience the world. I will help you transform your relationship with yourself. My style is active and I am authentic, conversational and nurturing. I will be direct and honest with you. My intent is that you feel that I am present with you and that you feel known by me. I can hold you accountable to your goals and we will work through the hard stuff.  I practice with the intention to help you meet your goals. I can help with depression, anxiety, interpersonal problems, self defeating behaviors, somatic issues, and complex trauma.

If you are feeling depressed, anxious, or overwhelmed in your relationships, then working with an experienced and skilled therapist can be enormously helpful. I have over 22 years of experience working with a wide range of clients and concerns. Depression, anxiety, relationship, marital/family issues, self-esteem, and trauma, are some of the issues I help clients with. You can contact me at 323 875 9501 for a free phone/video consultation, to see if I would be a good fit.

I work with adults and couples to reach within themselves to find and create the answers, strength, and peace they are seeking. The clients I work with come from a diversity of backgrounds, including people who have been affected by chronic trauma, mood disorders, substance abuse, LGBTQ+ concerns, and those who feel stuck or need to find balance in their lives.

I believe effective psychotherapy fosters one part of the path towards wholeness. Past hurts, the voice of the inner critic, emotional dysregulation, and traumatic experiences can fragment the self, and break away our inner strengths and resources. I aim to relocate those strengths and inner resiliencies by facilitating exploration, and implementing appropriate best-practice tools. Together, we can navigate the psychological barriers and free up the inner entanglement. "Wholeness is not so much perfection as completeness." -C.G. Jung.

I am a culturally sensitive therapist who welcomes clients of diverse racial/ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities. During times of uncertainty, coping tools may need to be bolstered, or you may notice patterns in your ways of responding that you want to address. Patterns give us information about feelings we carry, and needs we attempt to fulfill. By forming a strong alliance with my clients, grounded in a stance of empathy and unconditional positive regard, I work to foster the skills, trust, and esteem for you to bravely overcome challenges, and acknowledge and act upon your most authentic self.

It’s natural to feel anxious or isolated during unsure times, and I am working hard to meet to meet the needs of my clients through remote telehealth sessions. I am accepting new clients, so please reach out. My video or call sessions are personal and easy to access. Therapy is both an art and a science, and I am well versed in both. I am also kind, empathetic and fun! I am skilled at several therapeutic modalities including: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, EMDR (a unique method of healing trauma, anxiety, depression, addictions, etc.), Art Therapy, Action-Oriented Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy and more.

I am passionate about helping people find balance and freedom in their lives. Whether you are struggling with mental health symptoms, relationship issues or unresolved past events that continue to impact your overall well-being, I believe in providing individualized care and understanding how your life experiences have shaped who you are today.

WEDNESDAY EVENING AND SATURDAY OFFICE HOURS AVAILABLE Experiencing life’s vast and continuous challenges can sometimes seem overwhelming. It is in times like these when we need a little extra support. I am passionate about providing a safe space that is nonjudgmental and respectful, where I can help guide clients on a path of self-reflection, to a place of self-understanding, growth, and healing. With greater self-awareness and the development of coping skills, future challenges in life can seem less daunting and be conquered in stride.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and an certified EMDR Therapist, experienced at treating trauma caused by all kinds of stressful and/or traumatic events, including grief and loss, as well as any related issues such as anxiety, depression, and substance use, that can develop as a result. I am passionate about creating a safe space and a compassionate, nonjudgmental relationship with my clients as I guide them, utilizing their strengths, to accomplish post-traumatic growth and healing. I also believe in the importance of including family members and significant others, when available, as part of the treatment.

Feel empowered now. It's hard to know when to look for help. Whether it's the loss of a loved one, relationship difficulties, or persistent feelings of sadness and anxiety, sometimes it can be too much. As a therapist, I've worked collaboratively with individuals, couples, and families for over a decade to explore current problems and develop solutions.

If you are experiencing increased anxiety and worry due to the crisis, we encourage you to call us for support. We are here to help creatives, professionals, students, couples and families address anxiety, depression, trauma and loss. We are trauma informed therefore we offer EMDR, IFS and Restoration therapy because they are effective methods for providing relief after just a few sessions. Our therapeutic presence is warm, safe and respectful. Call us today for a free phone consultation. We will return your call within 24 hours.

I am a licensed clinical social worker with over ten years of experience. As a therapist, I’m not here to judge you or tell you what’s wrong. Instead, I am here to help you uncover your hidden strengths and harness those abilities to address any challenges or roadblocks you may face. You don’t have to do it alone; we can walk this path together.

Lots of people seek out therapy because they want less. Less anxiety or depression, less anger, fewer flashbacks. They want to get rid of the bullshit. From my perspective, that's not the end goal. I want my clients to have MORE. More acceptance, more joy, more love and desire and freedom and calm. I want you to have the most fulfilling life you can imagine. When it comes to more, there's no end to the possibilities!

Are you tired of the same old patterns and anxiety holding you back in life? Perhaps you know what your goals are and you would like to gain some more insight and coping skills as you work towards them. You've been putting a lot of pressure on yourself and you're wanting support as you figure things out. You’re realizing it’s time to take care of you. You are motivated and ready for a change. Therapy can help. My approach is collaborative and intuitive - your therapy is as unique as you!

Michelle is an associate marriage and family therapist and art therapist. She received her first master’s degree in crisis and trauma social work from Tel Aviv University. She then went on to complete her second master’s degree in marriage and family therapy with specialized training in clinical art therapy at Loyola Marymount University. Michelle has experience working with victims and families affected by domestic violence, LGBTQ youth, individuals with developmental disabilities, and those with mood and personality disorders.

I believe that all individuals are their own best experts. Acting as a co-detective and working alongside clients to connect them with the person they want to be has proven to be both effective and inspirational. From anxiety and depression to parenting issues to PTSD, the ability to connect and provide a safe productive place to explore, reflect and dig deep has served my diverse clientele well. I am honored to be let into my clients' worlds and feel lucky to join forces and help forge a path to healing, re-awakening and transformation.

Isolation blues, fears and uncertainty getting to you? You can reconnect to yourself and to others. I believe in looking at the whole person, body and mind, to actualize real growth and to discover realistic solutions. For couples you will develop more effective communication and conflict resolution, rekindle intimacy, trust and care, and learn to navigate life and transitions as a team. For individuals you will learn to how to release negative patterns, beliefs and fears, resolve trauma and old issues that are holding you back, and develop coping skills in the midst of stress and anxiety to regain mastery of your own life.

Would you like to feel more comfortable with yourself? Would you like to feel more joyful, relational, sensual, sexual? I am dedicated to helping you in forming closer RELATIONSHIPS to yourself and to other's. Through slowing building our own unique alliance, we can uncover obstacles that are blocking you from living more freely, more authentically. Whether you are challenged by anxiety, depression, suffering a little or a lot; huge shifts await. I'll support your efforts to change patterns that interfere with your daily life. Whatever issue you're facing, you'll find guidance in a caring environment.