Dr. Logan focuses on adults and couples wanting to resolve relationships issues, communiation, healing from adultery, addictions, anger issues, forgiveness, codependency, and works with those who have a history of emotional trauma, depression and anxiety. She is an EMDR Certified Therapist by EMDRIA, and has a special interest in those who have suffered trauma, victims of crime and disturbing life memories. EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitizatiion and Reprocessing and is a breakthrough in the mental health field, having helped over two million people who have suffered from disturbing memories from the past and/or traumatic events. To date, EMDR has helped an estimated two million people of all ages relieve many types of psychological stress.

I love to help others explore challenges and strengths through the lens of their lived experiences. My goal is to create a space that fosters healing and growth without asking anyone to compromise who they are. As a Black therapist, I understand how culture, identity, and systemic factors shape the way we move through the world—and how those experiences show up in our mental health. I center my work on authenticity, compassion, and cultural humility, offering a therapeutic relationship where you can show up fully, without judgment. Whether you're navigating anxiety, grief, relationship challenges, or the complexities of being bicultural or underrepresented, I’m here to support you in reclaiming your voice and honoring your truth.

Monica is able to integrate her knowledge of mental health issues to help individuals and their families problem-solve, overcome personal issues, and work toward positive home and life experiences. She is a firm believer in empowering families to effectively intervene with individuals who may be struggling with addiction issues, as well as managing the myriad of other dynamics often associated with helping any family member overcome substance abuse problems. Through her strength-based, holistic approach, she strives to help individuals achieve their goals. She believes in treating the whole person and that the most effective resolution of problems include addressing a person's body, mind, and soul. Monica enjoys engaging individuals in the process of positive change. Her therapeutic style is caring, encouraging and individualized in order to help each person learn skills to work with their emotions, see situations without judgment and recognize solutions that fit personal values. Monica works closely with clients in examining their beliefs in order to develop newer, healthier perspectives of themselves, others, and the world while providing support and insight to effectively address challenges. She utilizes an approach that includes interdisciplinary collaboration from therapeutic team members and caregivers to determine the client’s needs, concerns, and goals. The team will integrate complimentary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client. She is a devoted advocate for individualized treatment plans, because she knows the incredible difference that appropriate interventions offer for people who are struggling. Monica currently maintains a private practice and is pleased to offer an office location in Long Beach specializing in the treatment of children, adolescents, and their families, as well as individuals and couples. Focus is on addictions, dual diagnosis, trauma, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, child/sexual abuse, domestic violence, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, mood disorders, grief and loss, school and behavioral issues, ADHD/ADD, personality disorders, self-harm, self-esteem, and interpersonal and relationship issues.

I am a Bilingual (Spanish & English) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I provide clients with child, adolescent, adult, couples and/or family therapy. I have established my private practice as a safe, confidential and trusting environment in which clients can express their thoughts and feelings in a positive healthy manner without fear of being negatively judged and where clients can broaden their options for long lasting personal change. I believe in empowering individuals by teaching them how to tap into their internal strengths, to develop personal skills and more suitable ways of coping, and to increase clarity leading to choices and decisions when facing personal struggles and overcoming personal challenges. I also assist families who are being challenged in their relationships with each other, with behavioral problems in school or at home, and in addressing underlying issues that may be the cause of feelings of sadness, depression or that emotionally trigger anxiety or anxious behaviors. I will evaluate your individual needs and together we select an appropriate treatment plan. I provide clients with behavioral modification strategies, relaxation and stress management techniques, parenting education, relationship development and enhancement to improve your quality of life through effective communication skills. My greatest joy is watching my clients take charge, with active participation in therapy, of their own life, path and journey.

I have had experience treating people of all ages and walks of life. The one thing I have found that ties each of us together is the innate desire to progress and better ourselves. In life there will be specific circumstances, life transitions, relationship dynamics and/or traumas that may require us to seek out support and understanding. I have dedicated my professional career in trying to do just that for my clients and their families. Therapy can be an intimidating venture, therefor I have built my profession in creating an environment that makes my clients feel comfortable and safe. I use an eclectic approach in deciding techniques and/or therapy styles to utilize in session. I have learned that therapy has to be as unique as the individuals/couples/families I treat.

Are you tired of feeling frustrated, overwhelmed, or alone? Looking for deeper connections in relationships? Do you wish you had somewhere to turn, someone to listen? I am here to do just that. Often we already have the tools we need, we just need a little guidance and someone to come along beside us on the journey. I can join you on your journey, provide support, insight, guidance.

Serving the wellness and relationship needs of diverse (including interracial, LGBT) couples civilian and military. I provide counseling and coaching at your home or online. I also provide speaking, training, and consulting services for business, school, and military events and conferences in the areas of cultural diversity, relationship health, parenting, and child wellness. Care for Couples: The majority of same-gender relationships are oftentimes fatally vulnerable to social stresses. We will explore the unexamined, private, moment-to-moment messages that may be impeding connection and intimacy. We will examine the individual (and those of the relationship) developed patterns that act as a kind of immunization against the social toxins of society's stereotypes, prejudices, and outright discrimination. Most importantly help identify and manage the stressors that are experienced physiologically and psychologically that often causes tension and emotional dysfunction in relationships leading to emptiness, distance, and sometimes a complete breakdown of the partnership. Care for Adolescent Males: Counseling may be helpful for teens that are uncomfortable with aspects of their sexuality or uncertain about how to express it. They may benefit from support and the opportunity to clarify their feelings. Therapy may also help the teen adjust to personal, family, and school-related issues or conflicts that emerge. Therapy directed specifically at changing homosexual orientation is not recommended and may be harmful for an unwilling teen. It may create more confusion and anxiety by reinforcing the negative thoughts and emotions with which the child is already struggling. I provide culturally sensitive assessments and treatment to decrease misdiagnosis when considering behavioral, mood, and sexuality disorders of G/L/B/T adolescents. Two of the goals of treatment will be to decrease number of youth experimenting with drugs and alcohol in order to cope with the many stressors as they navigate through the cultural, social, hetero-biased, political, and religious landscapes towards self-actualization. HIV Care I offer collaborative client care to help men living with HIV to help them to continue working, make healthy lifestyle choices, eliminate behaviors that are detrimental to both their physical and mental health, and to improve quality of life and need for increased medications and hospitalization. Services may be covered in full or in part by your health insurance or employee benefit plan. Call your human resources department at work or your current health insurance provider to ask: • If you have mental health insurance benefits? • What do you have to pay? • How many sessions are you covered for in a 12 month period? • What is the amount your insurance will pay per counseling/therapy session? • Do you have to get approval from your primary care physician before your insurance will pay for your counseling sessions?

In my practice I provide psychotherapy to adolescents and adults. I focus on empirically validated treatments that science demonstrates work. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for problems including depression, anxiety, and eating disorders. I am a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS) through IAEDP. Eating Disorders Treatment I have special interest and expertise in the treatment of adult and adolescent eating disorders including Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder, and Body image issues. My approach to working with eating disorders is based on empirically validated treatments. I provide CBT to adults and older adolescents with eating disorders and family based therapy (Maudsley model) to adolescents with eating disorders. A course of CBT for bulimia is usually about 20 sessions. Family based therapy (FBT) usually consists of 20 treatment sessions over a course of 6 to 12 months. I work collaboratively with other treatment professionals and have a dietitian in my suite who is available to provide dietary counseling. Family Based Therapy for Anorexia and Bulimia (Maudsley) For adolescents with anorexia, the outpatient treatment of choice is Family-Based Treatment (FBT or Maudsley Approach). I am certified in Maudsley Family Based Treatment through the Training Institute for Child and Adolescent Eating Disorders and am one of the only therapists in my area to have this certification. In this treatment, no one in the family is blamed for the development of the eating disorder. The symptoms are viewed as outside the child’s control and having taken on a life of their own. In contrast to traditional therapies, Maudlsey Family-Based Therapy enlists the support of parents and siblings and even extended family as resources in helping the adolescent battle the eating disorder. Treatment initially focuses on weight restoration, with the parents tasked with providing adequate nutrition for their child during family meals. The therapist supports the parents in this difficult task of refeeding and also models a non blaming stance that views the eating disorder as an external force that must be fought off by the family working together. In the second phase of treatment, once the child has gained weight and starts to exhibit more normal eating behaviors, the child is gradually given back more control over their own eating. In the last phase of treatment development and comorbid issues are addressed within the family context Adult Treatment Cognitive behavioral therapy for eating disorders was pioneered by Christopher Fairburn, MD in 1981 and has been updated several times, including a revision in 1993 co-authored by my mentor, Dr. Terence Wilson (Fairburn, C. G., Marcus, M.D., & Wilson, G. T. (1993). The most recent revision is an “enhanced” (CBT-E) protocol (Fairburn, Christopher G., 2008). A core issue in all eating disorders is overconcern with shape and weight. Cognitive behavioral therapy, which focuses on addressing the various behaviors, thoughts, and feelings that are components of this core overconcern, is particularly well-suited to treat eating disorders. Cognitive behavioral therapy also addresses general personality characteristics that maintain eating disorders. Cognitive behavioral therapy has become the leading evidence-based treatment for adults with eating disorders. It has been tested in numerous clinical trials and proven successful. Research studies indicate that about two-thirds of the patients who complete treatment have an excellent response. It can also be successfully employed with older adolescents with bulimia nervosa. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses primarily on factors in the present that are keeping the eating disorder going. The therapist and client work collaboratively to understand the client’s problem and develop strategies to overcome it.

Licensed and practicing for over 22 years, my specialties include helping clients with depression, anxiety, addiction, grief and life transitions, overcoming creative blocks, the challenges of aging and illness, Mindfulness Practice and positive action. My work with couples focuses on clarity, understanding, compassion, and the developmental stages of long-term relationships My fee is $130 per session with some flexibility based on income. I am an In-Network provider for most insurance companies (check your plan).

I believe that seeking professional help is a strength and not a weakness. I value individuals for who they are, and I appreciate their pain and struggle. I make every effort to understand my client's needs, and I make it a priority to meet with my clients at their starting point. Along the way, I do my best to provide my clients with safe and healthy environment. I have been extensively involved in conducting therapy with children, adolescents, couples, and families from divers populations in two languages, English and Arabic. I have gained my experience working in the United States and Egypt, using psychodynamic, family systems, and cognitive behavioral therapies. My Clients come from a wide variety of ethnicities and backgrounds. I work cooperatively with doctors, teachers, social workers and others to best serve my clients. My ultimate goal is for my clients to reach self-growth and experience a better life.

Are you ready to understand, heal, change or stop doing the same old things? If so, I'm here to help. If you have suffered a recent loss, are currently in a life transition or just ready to move on and experience life differently - I am ready to help you achive those goals. Let's face it, we live in a fast paced and sometimes complicated world. It's easy to loose sight of what is important. We have less time to pause and reflect. Our relationships with ourselves and others are being impacted. Therapy is time for you to stop and consider what is actually happening in your life so you can make consious choices about who you are, what you value and the direction you want to move.

I'd like to talk to you and help you. My goal as a therapist is to help you heal and discover empowerment and peace. Together we can work on strengthening and developing the skills needed to navigate life's difficulties and challenges. I have a supportive, direct and caring approach to counseling and focus our therapy on your specific needs. My specialities are: Depression Anxiety or Fears Anger Management Alzheimer's Child or Adolescent Coping Skills Divorce Domestic Abuse Domestic Violence Loss or Grief Parenting Relationship Issues Self Esteem Sexual Abuse Spirituality Trauma and PTSD Mental Health: Elderly Persons Disorders Thinking Disorders Sexuality Gender: Bisexual Issues Gay Issues Lesbian Issues Client Focus Gender: All Ethnicity: Any Religious Orientation: Any Age: Children (6 to 10) Preteens / Tweens (11 to 13) Adolescents / Teenagers (14 to 19) Adults Elders (65+) Easy Access Nearby Towns: Cerritos, CA, Lakewood, CA, Long Beach, CA Nearby Counties: Los Angeles Nearby Zips: 90703, 90712, 90808

My practice is a unique type of practice. I am a firm believer that 2 heads are better than one. So, I have decided to form a group network of therapists who collaborate together to provide the best services that we can offer! We do more than just one therapist can do alone. I hired a team of licensed therapists who could work together, each offering a unique perspective, training and expertise, enabling us all to be able to provide you with better trained, skilled and experienced clinicians because we cross-train each other! We discuss case issues and collaborate to offer superior services to our clientele! For example, I am the owner and director of LA Therapy Network. I am a feminist therapist, have special knowledge and experience helping women in transitions and transitional ages, am expert in the treatment of trauma and trauma related syndromes, and I have over 25 years working with alternative families, adolescents, women and various sexual and gender variant communities. I am especially knowledgeable about women's issues, sex crimes, impact of sudden deaths, teen issues and the GLBTQI communities. I am trained in the treatment of extreme forms of trauma and chronic, repeated abuse/violence. If you are a person dealing with rape, incest or sexual abuse/violence for example, I am ideal therapist to contact. However I don't have as much experience in the treatment of couples, but I do have 2 therapists who are excellent at treating couples! So, if you are a gay male couple who is seeking a sensitive therapist who has an expertise in trauma you may seek me out. I will consult with my colleagues who treat couples to ensure that I am providing you with better care. I have ready access to therapists who are more knowledgeable and thus you benefit! Whereas if I were in practice on my own, you'd be left to getting only my knowledge and you'd have to hope I knew enough about what I was doing. This is really the truth about individual private practices. A therapist only is as good as his/her training. And let’s face it, there is only so much one can focus their training on. Thus... a group network of therapists makes all of us better! I make sure that every therapist here has different training, expertise and approaches and understandings of how to help clients. That way we all benefit... and that means we can pass our skills as a team onto you! It’s like getting an entire skilled clinical team of experts in one therapist! In addition, let’s say there are situations where I want to refer you out to seek additional services. Often I am just going to refer you to another member of my team. That way you are going to get a better chance of us collaborating closely together! Not so if I were just working on my own. I'd send you out to another professional who is working solo as well. The truth is we won't talk a lot. That means you as the customer get less than ideal care. That’s the whole idea of why I formed LATN, LA Therapy Network!

My work focuses on reconnecting you with what's real and important in your life. When you seem at a loss because you feel disconnected from those around you (spouse, partner, children, friends and family) - I will work with you on finding the root to this distancing. Whether we explore past or recent trauma, family dynamics or address changes in your overall mood, I will provide you with an environment that is safe, secure and comfortable. I help individuals and couples re-build and strengthen their core. Whether struggling with finding the right relationship or keeping your current one fresh, the initial work needs to be about heightening your self-awareness and finding the tools that will make you a more genuine and attuned being. Together, we'll explore what to expect and how to respond during each stage of your growth as an individual or couple. In the safety of my office, I will help you renew your trust in yourself so you can once again find meaningful and genuine relationships in your life.

Narrative Counseling Center offers psychotherapy for individuals, couples and families. We provide Couples Therapy to partners seeking resourceful tools and skills, collaborative conversations and new ways of listening and being heard. Our services include Co-therapy and LGBT counseling. We also offer fees on a sliding scale.

I work with clients struggling with the effects of trauma, self-injury, eating disorders, life-transitions, and grief & loss in their lives. Additionally, I work with the unique culture and complexities of military service and the challenges of re-adjusting back to civilian life. I work collaboratively with my clients to help get them unstuck from these challenging and dis-empowering experiences, to encourage and support every person's unique strengths and resources, and openly challenge those stories that are no longer serving my clients. I have been trained in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, a somatic therapy focused in Mind/Body connections and the Trauma Resiliency Model, focused on trauma resiliency. I, additionally, draw from Narrative Therapy, Collaborative Language, and Social Constructionist ideas. I facilitate Women's Sexual Assault Group.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #80907 specializing in providing psychotherapy, counseling, and mental health services for adolescents, teens, individuals, couples, and families. I provide services at my private-practice offices in both Torrance and Long Beach. I have over 10 years of experience working in the social service and mental health fields with a wide variety of issues, populations, and cultures. I have presented clinical and academic work both locally and internationaly, have taught psychology and philosophy at various colleges, and am currently teaching psychology at Long Beach City College. Taking that first step toward getting help or seeking a greater knowledge of Self can be the hardest part and I understand that. I have faced many obstacles in my journey through life, and am grateful to now be in a position to help others. I focus on providing a safe environment in order to help you speak freely, share your story, ask difficult questions, and face challenging issues in a confidential exchange. In beginning this inquiry, today you are one step closer to finding answers. Sometimes circumstances befall us in our journey through life that can leave us feeling lost or confused with various questions. These are some of the ways in which those questions surface: Is something holding you back in life? Is something getting you down that you feel you can’t share with anyone? Do you question why you made certain choices in life? Are you struggling in your relationships? Are you at a crossroads in life? Do you question the meaning of life? Do you crave a better knowledge of Self? Does your past have too much influence and control on your present? Are you seeking personal and relational development? Do you want to attain a new way of seeing your self so you can create a new way of being? If you have questions like these or similar ones, therapy and counseling may be able to help. In begining this search and inquiry for yourself, today you are one step closer to expressing yourself and answering questions so that you can feel a stronger sense of Self-empowerment on a positive path to growth and well-being. As a depth psychotherapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating and affirming everyday. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand how they effect you in the present in order to resolve challenges in your life and create a new way of being. By utilizing a variety of therapy approaches and techniques chosen to both suit who you are a person and address the issues you bring forth, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life. I have also studied philosophy at the University of Liverpool in England, and am open to discussing any of life's difficult questions, spirituality issues, and existential themes that may be running through your mind. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals. Treatment specialization includes: Therapy for Depression and Anxiety Couples Counseling Family Counseling Parenting Support LGBT Issues Grief Counseling Work and Career issues Stress Management Addiction & Recovery Conflict Resolution Grief and Loss Relationship Issues & Family Conflicts Navigating Life Transitions Student & Academic Issues Social Anxiety & Self-Esteem Trauma, Physical & Emotional Abuse Personal Growth & Knowledge of Self Spirituality, Existential Questions, and Loss of Meaning Motivation, Creativity, & Performance Addiction and Substance Use Child, Teen, and Adolecent Issues (ADHD/Conduct Disorders) Contact me today for a free phone consultation. (562) 513-6387

I provide individual, group, and family sessions for children, adolescents, and adults. I specialize in Cognitive Behavior Therapy; however, also incorporate Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Schema Therapy and Mindfulness to further promote well being and help individuals reach their personal treatment goals. Although my practice is a general practice, I specialize in the treatment of various mood and anxiety disorders (i.e., Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, Depression, Bipolar Disorder and etc.) as well as Obsessive Compulsive Spectrum Disorders (i.e., Trichotillomania, skin picking, and compulsive hoarding). I believe in the importance of providing collaborative, individualized and evidence based treatment. It would be a pleasure to get to know you and assist you in improving your quality of life.

Therapy is not a lifestyle, it is a process. Dealing with the difficulties of life can cause distressing feelings which can interfere with your relationships and general well being. My hope is that when confronted by such distress, our work together will serve to guide you through these obstacles. Used as a tool, therapy can restore or discover your sense of balance. As your therapist, my role is to assist you in utilizing your strengths to attain that goal. Through this process, we will identify the influences or circumstances that decrease your satisfaction and discover the tools needed to overcome them. No matter if you're experiencing anxiety, depression, or general dissatisfaction, we will work as a team to identify your goals and use your strengths to achieve them. We will create the tools that work best for you to maintain your balance and utilize should you experience distress in the future. Using brief-solution focused therapy or an insight-oriented long term approach, my clients have overcome grief/loss, identified strategies for coping in difficult relationships, developed parenting skills, resolved childhood trauma, eliminated self destructive behaviors and navigated phase of life difficulties. We will apply the approach that best suits you.

I feel that every individual is unique; therefore every therapeutic relationship is unique. For therapy to be effective, it is essential that you find a therapist with whom you feel comfortable and understood. The following is a brief introduction to my philosophy and practice to help you decide if I am a good match for your needs. What I value most about therapy could be described with these concepts: Authenticity. Empathy. Mindfulness. I believe that we as humans are very skilled at denying feelings that are scary or difficult. Problems occur when these repressed or denied feelings are projected out onto others or into destructive patterns of behavior and negative thought processes. I believe in the power of insight to foster change. I feel that psychotherapy is a collaborative experience, and that we participate in a journey together. The therapeutic relationship provides opportunities to examine past and current relationships with others and with the Self. I believe in the power of the “here and now.” By observing and reflecting upon what occurs within a session, we are able to examine and work through the deeper conflicts that occur in your life outside of therapy. By becoming mindful of the feelings and experiences that occur in the safe, contained space of the therapy room, light is shed upon deeply rooted impulses, losses, wants and needs that are often denied and locked in the shadows of the psyche. I respect the difficulty of undertaking the therapeutic journey, and therefore consider myself challenging yet empathic. I consider myself an active therapist, yet the session is not about me…the session is your time. I work with adults and adolescents on an individual basis.

Does it seem like you often end up in the same place no matter what you do? Do you find yourself facing the same challenges time and again? Do you feel stuck? We all have the capacity to work through our problems, but sometimes our emotions become too intense, inhibiting our ability to see clearly. Thus, I provide a safe place for clients to better understand their current issue, and together we look at new possibilities and solutions.

Life is a journey, and in seeking therapy you are taking a step to shape that journey. Choosing a therapist can be difficult, complicated by therapy jargon. To put it simply, we will examine your past, evaluate your present and collaborate on your future. Therapy is not without risk. However, I will provide a safe environment and a non-judgemental ear for you to explore your life and its infinite possibilities. You will determine where you want to go and I will work with you to help you get there. I look forward to hearing from you. My approach is Eclectic combining Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral and Solution-Focused therapeutic interventions. To put it simply, we will examine your past, evaluate your present and take steps towards your desired future. I am an active, collaborator who will work with you to achieve your goals. I am open, honest and caring and will provide a safe place for you to continue your journey of self-discovery. I believe in accenting and utilizing your strengths so that you incorporate them into your daily life. I will support you and challenge you. I believe that any gains from therapy are in direct proportion to the participation of the client. In other words, I expect you to work at your therapy.

Do you feel stressed, overwhelmed, sad, or worry often? Deciding to make an appointment for therapy is a very personal decision. I understand this and I am here to help you discover your journey to address life transitions and relational difficulties. I have experience working with diverse communities and a range of concerns such as depression, sexual identity, cultural factors, life adjustments, anxiety and trauma which may assist you in addressing those challenges in life. ¿Siente angustia, tristeza, anciedad por problemas relacionales entre parejas, familias, consigo mismo, y/o amiga/os? La psicoterapia podría ayudarle a adjustarse a cambios en la vida, mejorar sus relaciones con otras personas, sentirse mejor y vivir feliz. Yo tengo experiencia proveendo psicoterapia en la comunidad hispanoablantes. I have experienced working with individuals, couples, and families dealing with acculturation issues, family and life transitions, LGBTQ and sexual identity process. Tengo experiencia proveendo servicios psicoterapeuticos con individuos, parejas, y familias en temas como identidad sexual (communidad gay y lesbiana), cambios debido a la cultura y en étapas de familias.

Are you feeling stuck and don't know why or how to get out of it? Looking for lasting intimate relationships? Grieving a recent break-up? Feeling overwhelmed or stressed at work and/or in life? Past traumas keeping you from reaching your full potential? I offer sliding-scale psychotherapy to individuals, couples, and families in a safe and compassionate setting. Together we work towards creating greater awareness and understanding of who you are and how circumstances in your life have affected your story. I believe in looking at the whole person - body and mind, to help guide us on this empowering journey to find more balance, happiness and hope. From here you can create the changes you envision for yourself. Choosing a therapist is not an easy task. I welcome you to call me for an initial consultation, and to meet me to decide if we're a good match. I look forward to meeting you and to helping you begin your journey. Therapy is the first step on your empowering journey to find greater balance, happiness, and hope! I’m committed to providing a safe and compassionate place for you to grow and heal. I bring curiosity and warmth to my work with individuals, couples, and co-parents to help you navigate life’s challenges and create healthier, more fulfilling relationships. Whatever your unique needs may be, I am here to support you as you move toward greater well-being and relationship harmony. You Deserve The Life You Want. Are you feeling stuck in a fear cycle and don’t know why or how to get out of it? Looking for lasting intimate relationships? Feeling anxious or stressed at work and/or in life? Past traumas keeping you from reaching your full potential? Do you suffer from low self-esteem or depression? Are you going through a rough transition, a birth of a new child, divorce or separation, or struggling in career? Marriage and Family Therapist Registered Intern #68603 in private practice under the supervision of Rachel L. Barr Lic, # MFC 46985

At Self Attunement Hypnotherapy, we specialize in helping individuals achieve lasting transformation by accessing the power of the subconscious mind. Whether you're struggling with weight loss, anxiety, phobias, sleep issues, or unwanted habits, our goal is to guide you toward balance, clarity, and sustainable change—without relying on willpower alone. Led by a certified hypnotherapist, our sessions are tailored to uncover and reprogram the unconscious patterns that often sabotage progress. We combine proven techniques in hypnosis therapy with a compassionate, client-centered approach—offering services both in-person and virtually to support your journey wherever you are. If you’ve tried everything else and nothing has worked, it might be time to go deeper. Book your free 30-minute consultation today—no pressure, no obligation. Just possibilities.

Therapy is a transformational process. If you are having a difficult time, you are going to need help navigating the struggles in your life. Two of the most common reasons that people come to therapy are they LACK BALANCE in their lives and have NOT BEEN HONEST with themselves. I can certainly empathize with clients who are anxious about or even fear change. Ambivalence regarding change is a common human struggle. However, if you are truly committed to eliminating your current distress, I would love to help in your journey toward a more fulfilling and rewarding life. I provide my clients with practical tools to effect change, leading to tangible results that bring significant improvement to their quality of life. I specialize in examining how past issues impact your current ability to make healthy decisions, engage in fulfilling relationships, and increase work/home productivity and satisfaction. My main focus is to help you maximize your emotional health and well being. I can help you recognize and overcome negative patterns of behavior that keep you from achieving your full potential. If you are READY TO MOVE FORWARD with your life, CALL ME. Lets get the process started TODAY!

I am a licensed psychotherapist and passionately believe in cultivating health, well-being, and emotional resilience. I bring this passion to my work and I am dedicated to help others in the process of achieving a more balanced life. I have been in private practice for 13 years and have offices conveniently located in Pasadena and Beverly Hills. I believe good mental health begins with an ability to connect the dots of our individual “stories” in order to develop a coherent narrative and "make sense" of that story. To accomplish this, I collaborate with my clients utilizing a variety of interventions including mindfulness practices and EMDR to assist in emotional regulation and symptom relief. I also help my clients identify specific coping strategies that may have brilliantly served them in childhood and adolescence but may no longer be useful or needed today. I help individuals understand themselves, parents better understand their children and help partners express themselves to each other more effectively. My clients are excited by our work and share that they often feel more hopeful and resilient after our sessions. Additionally, they acquire practical tools to take into their day-to-day lives. My current practice includes adults and adolescents struggling with depression, anxiety and relationship difficulties. I also see couples, families and children. I have a special expertise in working with the adoption community and facilitate various groups and workshops throughout the year for adoptees as well as adoptive parents and birth parents. I conduct workshops promoting adoption awareness for educators and mental health professionals. I co-chaired and presented at the First Annual Adopt Salon Conference in November 2012. Featured presenters included Nancy Verrier, Adam Pertman, Marlou Russell and many other leaders in the adoption field. Additionally, as a California approved Clinical Supervisor, I provide supervision and guidance to interns and trainees accruing experiential hours toward MFT licensure. My areas of expertise include: • Relief from depression, anxiety and suffering • Helping couples and families communicate more effectively • Adoption issues: I work with adoptees, adoptive families and couples who are considering adoption. I facilitate support groups and psycho-education groups several times during the year for all members of the adoption and foster care community. • Adolescents struggling with school stress, concentration, peer relations and esteem issues • Parenting concerns • Grief, trauma and loss

Dr. Novello specializes in providing comprehensive assessment and psychotherapy services to high-functioning children, adults, and couples struggling with a variety of symptoms, including depression, anxiety, and relationship problems. Through individualized and compassionate care, she helps clients attain greater satisfaction in their lives by increasing stress management skills and self-esteem. She has an integrative approach and may draw on different psychological approaches during the course of therapy to deal with the struggles that you are currently facing. Therapy is a cooperative endeavor and together you and she will develop treatment goals, which can include relief of symptoms, solutions to specific problems, increased insight, or improved relationships. Dr. Novello strives to provide a safe space in which you can experience uncritical acceptance and explore your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Through focused attention and empathy, she hopes to promote self-understanding and to be a consistent and understanding presence in your life. Therapy involves a large commitment of time, money, and energy, so it’s essential that you feel confident about the therapist you select. Dr. Novello will be happy to answer any questions you may have to help you make an informed decision.

Natalie is a licensed therapist, content creator and expert speaker based in Pasadena. She helps ambitious, creative millennials increase their emotional resiliency and transform limiting patterns to create the life, love and career of their dreams. Natalie incorporates holistic modalities like mindfulness, somatic psychology and breathwork into her work to support the natural healing process. She offers online secure tele-therapy to California resident adults. Free 15-minute phone consultation.

Relationships are the foundation of life. As children, adults, and families, we all face challenges and experience traumatic events which shape our personalities and behavior. Michelle is committed to restoring lives shaken by stress and personal obstacles. Her work helps people overcome traumatic events, reestablish healthy attachments, and restore the connections and trust essential to fulfilling lives and relationships. Michelle's specialization is in the treatment of issues arising from the foster/adoption experience. She has dedicated her postgraduate training to the areas of development, attachment, neuroscience, and psychoanalysis. She works from an attachment perspective to help adoptive families, adoptees, parents, and individuals build secure and trusting relationships. Michelle Harwell MFT, is a well-respected licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and speaker on attachment, trauma, and early childhood development.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious or depressed, or are just wrestling with day-to-day life, working with an experienced therapist can be enormously helpful. I see individuals and couples–teens and adults–helping sort through problems with relationships, family, friends, school, and work. Call or write to discuss your situation and arrange an appointment time. I respond quickly to calls and emails.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed with anxiety, stress, and worry, you are not alone. And you are far from helpless. There is treatment that works. Anxiety Treatment L.A. can help you begin to get your life back. Call or write to connect with experienced anxiety professionals offering counseling and psychotherapy. Referrals to psychiatrists, acupuncturists, and other stress reduction help also available.

What do you need help with right now? Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship problems, or simply the stresses of day-to-day life, psychotherapy can be tremendously effective. I work with adults, couples, and adolescents in offices in Los Feliz and Beverly Hills. I’m a licensed psychotherapist with experience in working with a wide range of clients and concerns. Anxiety, depression, self-esteem, life and career transitions, relationship and marriage counseling, step-parenting, LGBT issues, recovery from substance abuse, grief, and coping with crisis are some of the issues I help clients with.

Seeking help is half the battle and I can guide you through the rest of the journey. I work with clients to provide a safe space to address a variety of issues ranging from trauma, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, shame, self-esteem and relationship difficulties. Together we can develop a new narrative about yourself and your potential while addressing past traumas and developing coping strategies to manage current and future challenges.

I employ mindfulness cognitive behavioral therapy. Blending cognitive behavioral therapeutic interventions with mindfulness meditational practices we help clients recover new coping skills as well as calming their emotional struggles. The process of working through the struggles of ones life, be those addiction, depression, anxiety, bi polar, issues, is not easy. It is however worth it. In order to have a life that generates serenity you must sit with an therapist and work through your discomfort. Call today and start your journey. It will take time, consistency, and compassion. Together, we can help you change your life.

I provide services for adults, adolescents, children, couples, and families with a variety of treatment needs. Areas of treatment include anxiety, depression, relationship counseling, low self-esteem, eating disorders, substance abuse and addiction, loss/ grief, trauma, and stress management. I offer free phone consultations and have sliding scale fees.

I take a holistic, body-mind approach in psychotherapy and work with clients to cultivate a grounded, more compassionate vision of their lives. I am passionate about helping individuals and couples discover a deeper, lasting sense of security and intimacy within themselves and with one another. I will work with you to define and understand the source of your struggle, understand the purpose behind your patterns, reconnect with you essential parts of yourself, and improve your capacity to grow and accept change. I work with DEPRESSION, GRIEF, SHAME, ANXIETY, TRAUMA, RELATIONSHIP PROBLEMS, concerns around LIFE TRANSITIONS, as well as the issues surrounding cultural identity. While change is often an opportunity for significant personal growth, it is normal to feel overwhelmed by the internal and external pressures that accompany a change process. I provide a empathic, collaborative healing space in which to explore your thoughts, feelings and questions. My theoretical framework is a combination of insight/depth-oriented, relational, cross-cultural, cognitive and somatic (body-oriented) psychotherapies. It is my belief that transformation and healing ultimately rest within us all. Therapy is a journey toward living more fully and reclaiming peace and wholeness. I do not presume to have the answers or know what is right for you. My job is to help you understand yourself as deeply as possible, so that you live and embrace your relationship with yourself and others in a way that is healthy, vibrant and meaningful for you.

I am so glad you’re considering therapy right now. Reaching out for therapy takes courage. It’s a choice to move toward balance, clarity, and wholeness. That movement can look different for everyone: starting therapy for the first time, deepening self-awareness, or finding new ways to connect in relationships. However you arrive, you are welcome here. My background as a teacher shapes the way I approach therapy because I believe in learning together. My role isn’t to “fix” you but to walk alongside you as we explore what’s working, what’s getting in the way, and what kind of change feels meaningful to you. My work integrates evidence-based methods with compassion, cultural humility, and respect for your unique story. I’m deeply trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), which teaches us that growth often means holding two truths at once the both/and of any situation. Together, we’ll look at what needs to be accepted before we can move forward — and how to do that in practical, sustainable ways. We can accept ourselves as we are while still working toward change. Together, we’ll focus on building practical skills and insight to help you live a life that aligns with your values. You can expect our sessions to be collaborative, conversational, and guided by your goals. Together, we’ll explore how thoughts, emotions, and behaviors interact, and how we can shift them to better serve you. I also bring a background in body neutrality and body liberation, supporting clients in healing their relationships with their bodies and themselves. If you’ve ever felt unseen, disconnected, or uncertain about your identity, I want you to know you’re not alone. My practice is affirming, sex-positive, and inclusive of LGBTQIA+, POC, and kink communities. I work with adults navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and identity exploration. My goal is for you to walk away from therapy feeling more grounded, empowered, and connected with tools to help you move through life’s challenges with greater ease and authenticity.

My practice can be summed up with the words of e.e. cummings: We do not believe in ourselves until someone reveals that deep inside us something is valuable, worth listening to, worthy of our trust, sacred to our touch. Once we believe in ourselves, we can risk curiosity, wonder, spontaneous delight or any experience that reveals the human spirit. I call my work REHEARSE FOR LIFE because in our safe confidential sessions we can practice those difficult conversations and confrontations with ourselves, our families, our bosses and our loved ones. We can look at the choices we have before us and see what are the consequences of acting out in those circumstances. I have had a great deal of success working with problems of ADDICTION and COMMUNICATION ANXIETY. A Registered Drama Therapist and Marriage and Family Therapist, Bradford began his work in Creative Arts therapy working for the renowned STOP GAP THEATRE COMPANY of Southern California (the leading provider of drama therapy in the country- doing over 1000 events a year). Bradford worked in battered women’s shelters (with the women and their children), facilitated at Hoag Hospital in the inpatient drug and alcohol rehab program, worked with terminally ill children at Children’s Hospital of Orange County, as well as foster care, juvenile hall and many other outreach programs for at risk kids and adults. He does a program at the VA working with the Vets in what he lovingly refers as "Karaoke Therapy", as well as ongoing seminars at American Academy of Dramatic Arts, AFI, and other schools and organizations. Call me. Let's talk about how to move you forward into your light.

Clinical Hypnosis and hypnotherapy to assist with: Stop Smoking, Weight Loss, Anxiety, Phobia, Panic, Pain Relief, Self-Improvement, Learning, Memory, Sports Performance, Morning Sickness, Wellness, Self-Esteem, Motivation, Insomnia, Medical Hypnotherapy for prevention. Psycho- neuro- immunology issues are being addressed through medical hypnotherapeutic modalities. Applications of NLP, guided imagery, inner guidance, archetypal work, EFT, age regression, and life coaching to assist in facilitating your healing process and life. Weight loss workshops are ongoing, o assist in managing food triggers, end overeating, release anxieties regarding food, curb cravings and binge eating. Ongoing meditation classes are featured.

Contact me for Initial Consultation in which I can help answer your questions about psychotherapy and how I practice. After meeting me you'll be able to decide if we work well together. There's no charge for the initial session if you decide not to work with me.

Do you want to start experiencing the success you desire in your most meaningful relationships, in your career or in your academic pursuits? I having been helping individuals like you, for over eighteen years, do just that, using such modalities as individual psychotherapy, counseling for couples and families, and neurofeedback and biofeedback training. All sessions are with me personally, and in a quite private practice setting.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Psychiatric Technician, and Masters level Addictions Counselor in Pasadena, California. Since 1984, I’ve been providing mental health services for adults and adolescents in both inpatient and/or outpatient settings. As such, I have a varied experience with abuse, trauma, depression, grief/loss, issues of personal growth, relationships, stress, and mental illness. During that time I have also worked extensively with addictions (of all types) and related issues (“co-dependency”, eating disorders, alcoholism, dual diagnosis…). My responsibilities have ranged from Licensed Psychiatric Technician (where much of my experience in mental health and medications comes from), to Program Director. Currently I am in private practice, life coaching, teaching, providing clinical supervision to prelicensed therapists, providing some staff training and consultation.

Do you have panic out of nowhere? Do you have trouble sleeping because your mind won't stop? Do you have unexplainable fears? Anxiety is my speciality. I can help you with tools to reduce anxiety, sleep better and reduce fears. Usually in 3-5 sessions, we can help you get to sleep, stay asleep, drive your car, get on a plane, or reduce whatever anxiety you are dealing with. Feel free to call for a free 15 minute phone consultation.

Are you facing a difficult life adjustment or challenge? Having relationship problems? Seeking deeper meaning or value? Experiencing excessive sadness or anxiety? Finding more questions than answers? As a licensed psychologist, I have extensive professional experience addressing many of these issues that may be holding you back from achieving your goals. Therapy is a proven path to developing inner strength and understanding how to overcome life's hardships and be resilient in the face of adversity. My treatment approach for each individual is unique and determined by the presenting circumstances and what the individual(s) hopes to obtain from therapy. My aim is to help people discover workable solutions to improve their lives. This often involves making adaptive changes to the present that will improve the future.

I’m a trained psychotherapist with 15+ years experience working with adults and adolescents. I specialize in treating trauma, anxiety, OCD, depression, self-sabotaging behaviors, and relationship problems. I integrate various treatment approaches and theories in my work with clients, including somatic experiencing, cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, attachment theory, spirituality, and buddhist meditation. I work in an empathic and supportive environment, helping clients to rapidly get to the core issues which keep them stuck in their lives, unhappy in relationships, or chronically depressed, angry, or anxious. Almost always, what creates suffering is the avoidance of painful feelings and/or experiences. When we avoid these painful feelings, we become more anxious, more depressed, or more angry. This leads to a vicious cycle of problems within ourselves (i.e, depression) or in relationships, which cause us even more suffering. By bringing to the surface the deep and buried, often complex, underlying thoughts, emotions, and experiences and working them through (feeling them in the body, understanding their source), this frees them up. And the unwanted feelings (anxiety, depression) or behavior melt away on their own. This then allows us to be more connected to both ourselves and others, to have more intimacy in our relationships and to feel more fulfilled in general. Using this approach, significant and lasting change can happen rather quickly, much quicker than most other therapies out there. And because these changes occur at a deep level, they tend to be lasting.

Located in Pasadena CA, The A Treatment Center's mission is to provide personalized, high-quality care on an as-needed basis. We are a team of Psychotherapist's who have created a practice that we believe in and would choose for our own families. We do our best to get you mentally sound as quickly as possible. If you are dealing with relationship issues, family discord, individual stress, anxiety, depression or any DSM diagnosis, one of our therapists may be available to help you. We believe that first and foremost, the relationship between the client and therapist is key. Therefore we give a FREE 15 minute phone consultation to determine if its a good fit. We are here for you. If there is a specific style of treatment you would like, just ask, we are here to meet Your needs.

If you are living with TRAUMATIC events from your past, ranging from insult, abuse, humiliation, violence, attachment wounds, or even subtle disappointments, therapy could be a safe space to address these injuries. Through a collaborative approach and taking into account the mind & body, I join my clients on a journey of exploration, growth, and healing. I can assist you in reconnecting with yourself, feel grounded, and help manage your life more smoothly. My specialties include working with trauma (emotional, sexual, physical, neglect, incest, rape, etc.), attachment issues, dissociation/multiplicity, general relationship issues, anxiety and depression, fears/phobias, grief & loss issues, etc. ​ I am trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), an evidence-based treatment approach shown to help children, adolescents, and their caretakers overcome trauma-related difficulties. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR), Trauma Resiliency Module(TRM), and Brainspotting are a big part of my practice. All modalities are very effective in treating traumas. EMDR is a form of psychotherapy that has been successful in helping people who suffer from trauma, anxiety, panic, disturbing memories, nightmares, etc. EMDR uses bilateral stimulation (such as eye movements or tapping) while the client attends to past memories and triggers, in efforts to decrease or eliminate emotional distress connected to the memory. TRM is a somatic approach that helps clients with traumatic stress reactions by learning skills to help stabilize the mind and body. Clients will learn to track body sensations and bring balance back to the nervous system. I am a Certified TRM practitioner. Brainspotting is a somatic therapy that helps clients access the subcortical (non-verbal) part of the brain, where trauma is typically stored. According to the creator of brainspotting, David Grand, "where you look affects how you feel." Since our eyes gives us access to the subcortical brain, Brainspotting uses the visual field as a way to helps release stored memories. I also have sexual abuse survivor's groups, for both men and women.

Sky Counseling Center provides professional counseling, life coaching, and spiritual direction for individuals, couples, children, and families in person or online. For a free 15 minute phone consultation and to schedule an appointment, call or text us today.

I work mostly with men who are feeling alone, angry, and ashamed. Most men in our society experience profound isolation and dissatisfaction with their lives, which they think is the way it's "supposed" to be. This couldn't be further from the truth. Our work together addresses these issues so that you can be alive and free. I believe that humans heal through connecting with others and I hope to make that connection with you. My approach also takes into account the larger forces that we have to deal with on a day to day basis in order to help therapy be more effective and lasting. I work from a Psychodynamic and Systemic framework but my honestly and authenticity is offered above all else.