Teletherapy for Los Angeles, CA

We all tell ourselves a story about who we are, where we come from, and what we believe. Understanding our story unleashes the power to influence it in new and constructive ways. What’s your story? I use thought-provoking questions and empowering perspectives to gently guide my clients through the process of exploring and understanding how they tell their story. With over 22 years in the field of mental health and wellness, I apply a customized and collaborative approach, to help individuals and couples navigate transitions, resolve internal/external conflicts, and restore balance.

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.

Do you feel like you haven't reached your full potential yet? Are you struggling with feelings of loneliness, depression, anxiety, or unhappiness? Do you find yourself comparing how you feel to how it appears others are doing? I am here to be with you in the pain and challenges that life can bring. Together, we will find ways to help you feel better. I take a holistic approach to healing, utilizing more than just talk therapy to get you where you want to be. From somatic work to parts work, let's figure this out together. I offer both in person (West LA) and virtual sessions, and I have limited openings for new clients.

Life can be challenging. Navigating your way through the world in a meaningful, authentic way can feel overwhelming and lonely. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is passionate about working with individuals, couples and families to effect personal growth and empowerment. I use a collaborative approach so that together, we can understand, explore, discuss, challenge thoughts and feelings and create goals. My focus is to empower your transformation by drawing on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, solution focused therapy, family systems and hypnotherapy.

Couples are constantly being faced with life's challenges, obstacles and pivots that greatly impact their relationship. Many couples have the right ingredients to make a relationship work and they may just need help finding a recipe. Therapy is a great place to try out new skills, reconnect, and discover ways your relationship can thrive. Whether it's one problem you want to address or fortify your relationship from the ground up, together, we work towards your unique relationship goals. My clients look for support in areas of family planning, financial health, Pre-marital support, grief, loss and transitions and so much more!

In a world fixated on productivity, I intend to offer a nurturing sanctuary where you can simply exist. Therapy should wholeheartedly embrace your unique individuality and diversity, moving at the pace of your inner world. Together, we'll curiously delve into the various facets of your being, working harmoniously for your overall well-being, while also embracing the value of simply being who you are in this moment. With utmost care and patience, we seek to earn the trust of your internal system, allowing you to step into self-leadership and, ultimately, to lead a more fulfilling and purposeful life.

A core part of therapy is the strength of the relationship between client and therapist. I believe in building a positive therapeutic relationship that is collaborative, safe, and genuine. I often work with clients to better understand themselves and their patterns, gain insight into maladaptive behaviors, express their thoughts and emotions honestly, learn to cope effectively with stressors, and find a greater sense of identity and connectedness.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in perinatal mental health and family psychotherapy. My passion is working with black women who are having a challenging time during their pregnancy or after giving birth (pre/postpartum). Bringing a child into this world is both an exciting and yet life changing experience that is filled with many different emotions such as joy, sadness, anger, hurt, anxiety..etc. I also have experience working with adults with a wide range of concerns including perinatal/postpartum, depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, parenting issues, separation, and grief/loss.

Dr. Yi Chun (Melodie) Hsu is a clinical psychologist with nearly a decade of experience helping adolescents and adults navigate trauma, relationship struggles, addiction, identity issues, and grief. She is known for her warm and empathetic style with a splash of humor, making her clients feel seen, heard, and valued. She obtained her doctorate in Clinical and Forensic Psychology from Alliant International University and completed her undergraduate education at California State University, Fullerton. She utilizes a cognitive behavioral approach combined with motivational interviewing, attachment, and internal family systems.

You feel overwhelmed by the pressure to succeed, yet still feel like you're falling behind some invisible measure of "real success." You are over being the giver in your relationships, whether in friendships where you initiate all of the texts or your intimate relationships where you feel more like a manager than a true partner. Your nervous system is spent because you're burned out, but even the thought of downtime gives you guilt. You're ready for something to change on a deeper level so that you can finally understand yourself, accept yourself, and trust yourself, no matter the circumstances.

I use Internal Family Systems (IFS), Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) and Post Induction Therapy (PIT) to get to the root of the problems keeping you stuck, isolated and in survival mode. I'll be the compassionate guide who tells you the truth and gives you a soft place to land. It takes so much courage to begin working toward the life and relationships you want most. You are worth the work!

I specialize in assisting individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, and burnout. My diverse clientele includes young individuals exploring their identities to adults skillfully navigating the complexities of work, relationships, and family. My role as a therapist is to help my patients identify and decipher their emotional signals, empower them to be more self-aware and provide coping skills that they can integrate into their daily lives.

Welcome, welcome! I am an associate clinical social worker, and I am excited to help you find the comfort and strength within yourself to go on an incredible quest for growth and accomplishment. I have worked with a variety of populations as both a therapist and former fine arts schoolteacher, and I bring a wealth of skills to the table that can be of assistance to you in a safe, judgement-free zone. Life can be difficult, whether you’re working on trauma or wanting to work on goals to improve yourself in general. With a therapist, you won’t have to face it alone.

Therapy can help you resolve ongoing pain, trauma, or stress, and can also help you develop skills and strategies for managing problematic situations. It can also assist you with self-exploration and growth. Whatever brings you into therapy, you've taken the first step towards empowering yourself to make a positive change. Having the opportunity to work with someone can make a difference and it's important to find someone with the experience and connection to meet your needs. In order to feel empowered to make changes in your life, establishing an authentic, genuine relationship is crucial.

Because I've been blessed with life-changing mentors in my life, I can pass the sum of their wisdom on to you, along with my own. Therapy is a healing process that happens through our shared connection and your expanding awareness. It requires a safe place, where truth is expressed and pain is transformed. Typically we meet suffering with distractions, intoxication or denial. When we find a way to experience emotional sobriety, our relationships with ourselves and others can heal. Loss, trauma, emotional intoxication and shame are common issues that breed secondary problems. We’ll approach them with skill, compassion and courage.

I believe in the power of human connection and the positive impact of seeing the world through the lens of another as well as the importance of feeling heard, understood, and seen. I feel grateful to be able to connect with others while helping to guide them to the best version of themselves, whatever that may look like. I understand how challenging it can be to reach out for support and to begin the process of therapy, so I strive to meet you where you are and maintain a safe and comfortable environment throughout our time together. I look forward to getting to know each other and working together in order to reach your goals.

I am a seasoned Clinical Psychologist with dual licenses: Psychologist & Marriage Family Therapist. I have been in practice 45 years in the Malibu, Pacific Palisades, Santa Monica, Marina del Rey areas and now Pico-Robertson. I am also the author of many children's books. My specialities include Grief and Facilitative Therapy as well as working with families, couples, children and adolescents. I am warm and interactive in my approach. I have an extensive educational and training background.

A loving relationship, a happy marriage, a home filled with love and trust, is what you will achieve through therapy, If you feel stuck, and you don't have a clue how to achieve a satisfying meaningful relationship with your partner, than I will give you the tools to make your relationship work! I will give you concrete, specific tasks to start the process of change, regardless of your coming with your partner or by yourself. You can achieve amazing results towards that relationship you have always hoped to have, you dont have to do it alone, help is just a phone call away.

I work with all types of clients, but primarily "Type A" women who are familiar with the desire to control aspects in their lives. They long for deeper meaning in their careers. They want a true intimate partnership with a spouse/partner. They are tired of doing life alone. They are afraid time is running out and wonder if marriage and/or motherhood will be a possibility. They are seeking greater balance and peace within themselves, while at the same time, harnessing their innate power.