Therapists in 90046
Felicia Lepetri
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Hollywood, CA 90046
Life transitions and change often bring up feelings of uncertainty and worry. Although, these transitions are often expected or even decided by us, it can cause an overwhelming sense of doubt and sometimes feelings of grief. I work with clients who are experiencing challenges with life transitions, like motherhood, coming in or out of a relationship, and grief and loss. My approach is to make meaning of your losses and transitions, support you through your experience and identify strategies to help you feel grounded, connected and seen.
Life transitions and change often bring up feelings of uncertainty and worry. Although, these transitions are often expected or even decided by us, it can cause an overwhelming sense of doubt and sometimes feelings of grief. I work with clients who are experiencing challenges with life transitions, like motherhood, coming in or out of a relationship, and grief and loss. My approach is to make meaning of your losses and transitions, support you through your experience and identify strategies to help you feel grounded, connected and seen.
Jennifer A Kirk
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
West Hollywood, CA 90046 (Online Only)
Coming from a strength based perspective I work creatives, couples ADHD folk, and the queer community. I’ll assist you in finding clarity if you’re feeling stuck in your professional or personal relationships. If you have ADHD, or think you do, I can help you create systems to help when lack of concentrating and procrastination get in your way. Are you in need of help with communication skills in your romantic relationship? Perhaps you’re feeling misunderstood or having trouble asking for what you need from your partner(s). We can work together to determine what feels right for you, and create the change you're looking for.
Coming from a strength based perspective I work creatives, couples ADHD folk, and the queer community. I’ll assist you in finding clarity if you’re feeling stuck in your professional or personal relationships. If you have ADHD, or think you do, I can help you create systems to help when lack of concentrating and procrastination get in your way. Are you in need of help with communication skills in your romantic relationship? Perhaps you’re feeling misunderstood or having trouble asking for what you need from your partner(s). We can work together to determine what feels right for you, and create the change you're looking for.
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Women's Issues Therapists
How do you encourage a woman to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the person while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Offering specific examples of how an individual may be suffering, and what effects it has on them, should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.
How can women prepare for therapy?
Women can prepare for therapy by being willing to talk about their past experiences and their private thoughts. Before a session, an individual may want to reflect on how they’ve felt since the last session and what’s happened in their lives. Between sessions, it can be useful to write down notes about their reaction to a given event or how they felt at a particular time.
How long does therapy for women’s issues often last?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual and the challenges they face. Therapy types like Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Prolonged exposure therapy (PET), and Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. In some cases, such as for women with eating disorders, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
How can women overcome stigma around specific challenges in order to seek therapy?
Women dealing with domestic abuse, sexual assault, eating disorders, and any other number of troubles may feel a stigma around seeking help. It’s important to remember that these issues are not uncommon and there is no shame in getting help for them. Therapy is confidential, and women can talk about their experiences without fear of judgment. Seeking therapy can be a courageous and liberating act, and an important step toward healing and recovery.