Perhaps you have reached a point in your life in which something has to change; the sadness, anger, confusion or depression have become too great a burden to carry. Perhaps you have been a victim of profound brokenness and long for healing and a brighter future. Or perhaps you desperately want to be a good parent, but it seems like everything you have tried hasn't worked. If this is you, I would be honored to come alongside you and offer my assistance. It takes wisdom to recognize when a problem exists and courage to do something about it. As your therapist, you honor me by sharing your life with me. I will bring the best that I know from my study and experience. I will actively listen to your concerns, offer real solutions and provide relevant feedback. I will always have compassion and empathy for you in all that we do. I value you as a person in need of respect and care and will always treat you with highest dignity.

I will help you identify, understand, and move through the obstacles preventing you from having the life you desire. Are you experiencing any issues with the following?: Anxiety * Depression * Grief * Loss * Fear * Confidence & Self-Esteem * HIV/AIDS * Life Transitions * Spirituality * Relationship * Premarital * Familial * Behavioral * Death and Dying * Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender * Domestic Abuse * Self-Empowerment * Your feelings of confusion, pain, fear, being stuck, or overwhelmed, are real. But, you can overcome them! There are times, in everyone's life, when assistance is needed to help live the life you want and deserve. I have a great wealth of experience successfully helping clients from different cultures and populations address a variety of challenges and issues. My approach is non-judgmental, direct, and caring. Your journey of growth and healing is personal. Together, we can achieve the peace and balance that you desire.

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.

Male & female therapists specializing in a wide variety of problems and treatment solutions. Day, evening, and weekend appointments available. Most major insurance accepted. Conveniently located in the S. Bay area of Los Angeles for over 30 years. Telephones answered 24/7. The learning and the healing that occurs during Psychotherapy and/or Counseling requires an active effort on the part of the client for the therapy to be successful. We strive to maintain the privacy of our clients so that you can feel comfortable sharing very personal matters and participating in the therapeutic process. Psychotherapy involves letting your therapist get to know you. In the course of doing so your therapist will begin to say things to you that help you develop a better self-awareness. We will help you realize skills you possess that you can utilize to help yourself and to get along better with others. We will often suggest ways that you can test ideas or practice new skills during the time between appointments. Psychotherapy has been shown to be very helpful. It can help lead to better relationships, improved communication, and a significant reduction of feelings of unhappiness or distress. It can help you resolve specific problems, or increase the range of choices in your life so that it can be more satisfying and productive. You should be aware that sometimes clients that start therapy feel worse before feeling better. Psychotherapy sometimes involves recalling unpleasant aspects of your past history. Our job is to help you understand and cope with all of this in a way that helps you to feel better and have a better future. Our staff is experienced in a wide range of therapeutic styles. Each of us has individual interests and skills. We work together as a team when different family members need different kinds of help. We are glad to coordinate our efforts with other professionals that might be helping you at the same time (such as your medical doctor). We try very hard to protect the privacy of our clients. California law protects the confidentiality of communications between a client and a mental health provider. Information about our clients is only released when we have your permission. We will always discuss with you, in advance, how we want to respond to requests from others about you.

Are you and your partner searching for couples counseling in the serene coastal city of Hermosa Beach to navigate the challenges in your relationship? Look no further. I specialize in Hermosa Beach therapy, offering telehealth services that span across the beautiful state of California. My practice is uniquely positioned to assist individuals and couples dealing with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, stress, depression, and the tumultuous transitions that life often brings. With a wealth of experience and training in various therapeutic approaches, such as psychodynamic, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), I'm well-equipped to address the complexities of the human mind. I offer a compassionate and supportive environment where you and your partner can work through your relationship challenges and individual issues. Our telehealth therapy services provide a flexible and accessible solution for those seeking support throughout California. Whether you're grappling with the grip of anxiety, the weight of stress, or the shadows of depression, I'm dedicated to helping you find relief and develop the essential skills to navigate life's inevitable hurdles. I've honed my expertise in evidence-based therapies, which include Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT), and the Gottman Method. This ensures that our therapeutic journey is firmly grounded in the latest neuroscience findings and techniques. Life has its way of presenting challenges to us all, whether it's the relentless grip of anxiety, the unrelenting pressure of stress, the heavy cloak of depression, or the disorienting experience of life transitions. Regardless of your specific circumstances, my ultimate goal is to guide you toward clarity, purpose, and inner strength. Together, we'll work diligently to liberate you from the constraints of these difficulties, empowering you to not just endure but to truly thrive. If you're seeking counseling in Hermosa Beach or telehealth therapy services anywhere in the state of California, I extend a heartfelt invitation to take the next step in your journey toward personal growth and healthier relationships. Contact me today to schedule a free consultation, where we can explore how I can assist you in your quest for improved mental well-being and stronger connections.

We are a practice comprised of several excellent clinicians with offices in Beverly Hills and DTLA. We provide professional, effective therapy for clients presenting with a range of concerns including but not limited to depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, eating struggles, body image concerns, anger management, PTSD, sexual trauma, childhood abuse, OCD, health anxiety, parenting concerns, career anxiety, racial trauma, COVID-19 anxiety.

Silicon Beach Psychotherapy is a modern collaboration of clinicians working together to bring exceptional psychotherapy to the surrounding community. All of the clinicians practicing at SBP know and work with each other, constantly striving to increase their skills and abilities. We have the luxury of finding the best therapist for every individual because they each have different specialities and strengths and can refer to one another when necessary. We provide individual, couples and family psychotherapy. We have a multi-faceted approach to meet your specific needs, with a number of different clinicians to choose from. We employ various treatment modalities, including: psychodynamic, humanistic, existential, solution focused, mindfulness, somatic experiencing, and more. We figure out what you need, what you want, and how we can help you get there Silicon Beach Psychotherapy is located at 11949 Jefferson Blvd. #106, Culver City, CA 90230. Located across the street from Playa Vista, we have a four office therapy suite, designed with comfort in mind. We are very pleased to have such an inviting space in which to offer psychotherapy services.

I am a psychotherapist and specialized in emotionally- focused therapy. EFT is a structured, well-respected method of therapy that helps couples find their way back to love. Through expressing emotions in a safe environment, clients identify their roles in the relationship to better understand their significant other. I am here to help you find unity again.

From childhood to adulthood to older years, we face challenges that are mostly relational and/or emotional. If you don't have the right tools to deal with these challenges, they become roadblocks in relationships with yourself as well as significant people in your life-i.e. your partner, children, parents, siblings, and friends. To improve the quality of your life and relationships, to explore your purpose and direction in life, I can guide you on a path to self-fulfillment. You will develop an awareness of the past, learn to live healthier in the present by better managing yourself and your relationships, and focus on planning a more hopeful journey to the future. I work with individuals, couples, and parents. My specialties are relationship issues, mood disorders, and addiction. If you feel depressed/ anxious, have relationship problems, or not sure about the direction in your life, then don’t wait to make an appointment with me. I believe in a holistic attitude to mind's wellness and relationships. To achieve this I use different theoretical frameworks from an existential approach to life's problems, to exploring unhealthy behaviors/thoughts, to accepting the "self", and to making changes that can lead to a more fulfilling life.

We are all human, and at one point or another, yearn to feel heard and understood. Our circumstances can be an amalgamation of multiple factors, external as well as internal. Carmit is interested in getting to know and hear your experiences and help make sense of the circumstances, feelings and challenges you are going through. Having a multicultural background and being multilingual, Carmit is interested about the balance between the universality of human experience and a person's individual circumstances.

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.

Loving and nurturing close relationships are crucially important to our well-being, health and happiness. Deep love based on passion, trust and commitment has a transformational power. I help my clients find this love within, and build the empowering and fulfilling relationships that they desire. My practice is open to individuals and couples of all ages and backgrounds. My mission is to contribute to our planetary well-being; to co-create a world based on love and trust. I work towards helping my clients create love and trust in their own world while emphasizing love and trust in my professional relationship with my clients. It is my steadfast commitment to provide my clients with exceptional service. My unique credentials of Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Certified Hypnotherapist and Trainer of Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP) afford us an opportunity to co-create rapid, profound, and lasting change.

Beginning therapy can be daunting and anxiety provoking. You may have found other ways to deal with your anxiety or depression. You may also feel you need more and are tired of going it alone. As a compassionate therapist, I work collaboratively to help you work through your anxiety and/or depression to rediscover the journey of your life. If you would like to find out more about how I may be able to work together with you to address your needs and concerns please contact me by voice or email. I offer individual and couples therapy in my office in Beverly Hills. I specialize in anxiety and depression disorders. I believe that every person has the capacity for growth and change regardless of what point they are at in their life. But change can be scary and requires both insight and action. We will work together to help you become aware of how these feelings originally developed and how they are now being played out in your personal, professional and intimate relationships. Let me show you how you can begin to take action and feel more in control. Why shouldn't you live a more fulfilling life?

When things happen in life, it is easy for friends to try and come to your rescue, but sometimes they just don't understand. As an unbiased third party and LGBT Affirmative Therapist I can provide support and help you get along better in your relationship. You and I know that relationships change over time. It may feel like you are out of sync.... You are not alone! Staying connected in your relationship and avoid growing apart... Looking for a way to improve your same sex relationship and marriage so you both feel heard? Making it last so you can grow old together with your girlfriend, boyfriend, partner, spouse, wife or husband? Improving communication and learning new skills can alleviate pain and help you overcome temporary speed bumps or provide support for continuous problems that seems to be a crazy never ending roller coaster ride. Figure out how to set boundaries and have healthy relationships even with everyday ups and downs or when you are tired of the overwhelming nitty gritty things of living together. Dealing with relationship problems... - creating a foundation, navigating too much work/business and too little time together, financial concerns, responsibility, anger, depression, anxiety, arguments, domestic violence, divorce, dealing with exes, grief, loss and bereavement. Working towards a common goal. Romantic Relationship problems... - sex and intimacy issues, family of choice, commitment, public display of affection, emotional cheating, family building, adoption, surrogacy, parenting and co-parenting. Having tried talking to friends or family, not finding someone to help navigate through the minefield of emotions and still lacking stability - talking to a third party might be an option. Don't wait one more day I would be honored to help you. The hardest part is calling me. Take the first step to help. I am located close to John Wayne Airport in Orange County. I offer daytime + evening hours. I speak English, Danish, Norwegian, Swedish and German. Sliding scale is available. Call me for a free phone consultation to see how I can help you repair relationships and heal core issues. GLBT/LGBT Friendly.

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 have been a licensed marriage and family therapist in Los Angeles, CA for 24 years. My office is located in West Los Angeles and my office is comfortable, animal friendly and located near the 405 and 10 Freeways. I received my license in 1991 and my background is working with foster children. I started up several programs and found the work rewarding and difficult. Being a foster parent is a hard job because it was always the goal to reunify the child with their parents if at all possible. I started working with transgender people almost 20 years ago and have helped so many people transition to become themselves. I was an active member of the Los Angeles Gender Center for many years before going out on my own with a psychiatrist to start my own company called, Gender Wellness of Los Angeles that has been in practice for over 13 years. I have loved my work in the transgender community and am an active member of World Professional Association of Transgender Health. As an organization we were instrumental in getting Gender Identity Disorder removed from the DSM-IV and replaced it with Gender Dysphoria. It is no longer a mental disorder and is now considered a medical condition. As a member of this organization, I am active in working with policy and procedures for the transgender community and helping them get access to the best doctors, mental health providers and all other resources necessary for a happy and successful transition. My company is called Gender Wellness of Los Angeles and we are able to provide the necessary letters needed for hormones and sex confirming surgeries to the female to male and male to female transgender person. We provide individual, family and couples counseling as well as referrals to a psychiatrist for psychotropic medications if needed. Additionally, I work with the gay/lesbian population as well as anyone seeking therapy who wants to change behaviors that are no longer working for them in their lives. I use a direct approach and believe that the client and myself are a team working together to improve relationships to friends, family, co-workers and loved ones.

Do you often end up angry and in unintended arguments, when all you really wanted was to have a quiet conversation? Feeling unheard and unappreciated? Sometimes, all you might need is some help finding out why your communication gets lost - and how to get back on track. For 30+ years, I've been helping professional men, woman, teens, and families learn how to communicate without conflict. Change is possible - even if you can't see that right now! I can help you figure out the "why" of your struggle and the practical strategies you can use to cope with anger and communicate more effectively. If you've been wanting to try counseling, but keep putting it off - why wait any longer when you can get the help you need right now? I invite you to call or email me now to schedule an appointment, arrange a free phone consultation or just to get some questions answered.”

We are a practice comprised of several excellent clinicians with offices in Beverly Hills and DTLA. We provide professional, effective therapy for clients presenting with a range of concerns including but not limited to depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, eating struggles, body image concerns, anger management, PTSD, sexual trauma, childhood abuse, OCD, health anxiety, parenting concerns, career anxiety, racial trauma, COVID-19 anxiety.

I have been in practice for over 15 years, and have found that rather than waking up each day and approaching the day as the one we believe we are supposed to have, I help clients reach for the kind of day they want to have. I work with individuals, couples, children and families, and engage with them in the dynamic that they bring in. Once we define the parts of that dynamic that is not functioning at an optimal level for them, we acknowledge it, address it, process why it exists and then attempt to reconfigure it so that all parties are closer to their desired experience. Rather than approach a therapeutic situation from one particular perspective, I use an ecclectic array of modalities so that I may reach each client in a way that meets their needs. I work Mondays through Fridays, from 8 am til 7 pm. My office is conveniently located in Beverly Hills, with easy parking.

Specializing in: •PARTNER DYNAMICS/ROMANTIC RELATIONSHIPS •SELF ESTEEM/PERSONAL GROWTH •FAMILY OF ORIGIN CONFLICT •ANXIETY/STRESS •BUILDING PHYSICAL & EMOTIONAL INTIMACY •COMMUNICATION SKILLS •SKILLS FOR PARENTS •LIFE TRANSITIONS •DEPRESSION •PREMARITAL COUNSELING •PSYCHOEDUCATION •INTUITIVE EATING (The Non Diet Approach to Healing One's Relationship with Food & Body). Based on the book "Intuitive Eating" written by Elyse Resch, MS, RD, FADA & Evelyn Tribole, MS, RD.

Life is full of experiences that help shape and define who we are. Most of us try to deal with these experiences in a way that allows us to better ourselves and those we care for. Sometimes we are faced with challenges and additional support is helpful. It can be frightening and overwhelming to seek support and we admire your courage in taking this positive, first step. Finding the right therapist and building a trusting relationship is critical to your success. Whether you want to address a specific concern or to improve your general well-being, we can help. We each work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. We are dedicated to using our expertise to provide you with a safe environment, free of judgment, where you will learn the tools necessary to reach your goals. We encourage you to look through the information we have provided to learn more about us and the services we provide. We look forward to hearing from you soon. What is a Marriage and Family Therapist? We are often asked, “What exactly is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT)?” Per the California Association for Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT), Marriage and Family Therapists are defined as the following: “relationship specialists who treat persons involved in interpersonal relationships. They are trained to assess, diagnose and treat individuals, couples, families and groups to achieve more adequate, satisfying and productive marriage, family and social adjustment. The practice also includes premarital counseling, child counseling, divorce or separation counseling and other relationship counseling. Marriage and Family Therapists are psychotherapists and healing arts practitioners licensed by the State of California. Requirements for licensure include a related doctoral or two-year master's degree, passage of a comprehensive…examination and at least 3,000 hours of supervised experience.” Serving the South Bay Communities of Palos Verdes Estates, Rancho Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills Estates, Rolling Hills, San Pedro, Lomita, Torrance, Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, and Manhattan Beach.

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.

FREE TELEPHONE CONSULTATION Still feeling stuck, easily triggered or affected by things that you feel shouldn't be bothering you by now? Do you understand what is happening but still can't seem to change how you react or feel? “My concept of healing is to achieve the most profound & effective treatment effect in the shortest period of time with the least amount of distress.” To this end, I use EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, Forensic Healing & other powerful cutting-edge mind-body therapies along with traditional psychotherapy, I hold a heart-opening, compassionate and confidential space for you to work in, helping you be successful in achieving your goals in less time than traditional talk psychotherapy. How? Rather than just talking about your situation, I use body-mind psychotherapy working from the body level up rather than from the head level down. You may logically understand things but the body still reacts reflexively. Using EMDR, I can help you clear out these trigger responses from your nervous system, allowing your body and mind to truly let go of the past, to effectively process and to fully integrate mind and body, leaving you feeling much more grounded and connected with what you say and how you feel. So feel less Anxious, Fearful, Stuck, Depressed, or Enhance your confidence, Ability to perform, Follow through, Love openly, Commit when you want, Let go when you want, Be fully present and connected in whatever you do. With over 20 years experience as a Psychotherapist, I am devoted to helping my clients achieve their desire for personal empowerment and fulfillment, to "thrive rather than just survive". I work to effectively release and change negative core beliefs, undesirable patterns and resolve old issues that keep clients from moving forward. If you've tried traditional talk therapy and are interested in finding out whether you'd be a good candidate for EMDR, please contact me for a FREE telephone consultation where I would be happy to answer any questions you may have. THREE CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU West Los Angeles * Sherman Oaks / Studio City * Hollywood Also Serving These Surrounding Cities: EMDR Los Angeles * Somatic Experience Los Angeles * Los Angeles * LA * West Los Angeles * San Fernando Valley * SFV * Bel-Air * Beverly Hills * Beverlywood * Brentwood * Burbank * Canoga Park * Century City * Chatsworth * Encino * Glendale * Granada Hills * Hollywood * Lake Balboa * North Hollywood * North Hills * Northridge * Pasadena * Santa Clarita * Santa Monica * Sherman Oaks * Studio City * Sun Valley * Tarzana * Toluca Lake * Universal City * Valencia * Valley Glen * Valley Village * Van Nuys * West Hollywood * Westwood * Woodland Hills

Integrity is the key to living an authentic and happy life. At Clear Mirror Guidance Center, we work with people who presents with frustration, sadness, dis-ease and despair on all realms of life including work, family, school and other significant relationships. We believe in you being capable of making the best decision possible to navigate through these complicated issues in life when tactfully supported by trained therapists. In order to support you with your goal, we offer safe space and quiet reflective time for you to re-evaluate your current challenges as well as your strengths and skill-sets that will help you overcome the obstacles. Changes can be difficult even if you think they are necessary or unavoidable, and changes can be prompted by others or by that voice from within. Hope is within your reach, and you can manifest the change guided by your dreams and desires. Are you willing to take the first step? I welcome you to embrace your challenges and work from the power you possess within to create the change that you want to see in your life.

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

Dr. Payam Ghassemlou is currently in private practice in West Hollywood providing individual therapy. Having over twenty years of extensive training and research in the field of counseling and mental health, Dr. Payam has developed an integrative approach toward helping his patients to improve the quality of their lives. Dr. Payam also taught first-year medical students in the Doctoring 1 program at the David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Here, he instructed medical students on topics related to patient-centered interview, ethics and professionalism, empathy, cultural sensitivity, and developing communication skills.

Dr. Payam Ghassemlou is currently in private practice in West Hollywood providing individual therapy. Having over twenty years of extensive training and research in the field of counseling and mental health, Dr. Payam has developed an integrative approach toward helping his patients to improve the quality of their lives. Dr. Payam also taught first-year medical students in the Doctoring 1 program at the David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Here, he instructed medical students on topics related to patient-centered interview, ethics and professionalism, empathy, cultural sensitivity, and developing communication skills.

I have been in the field of mental health since 1991. In my practice, I treat adults and adolescents for a broad range of issues including anxiety, depression, relationship problems, grief & loss (with a particular specialty in treating loss to suicide), trauma/PTSD, gay & lesbian issues, sexual abuse, caregivers and stress. I am certified in EMDR. I also hold support groups for those who have lost loved ones to suicide. I work with couples on pre-marital and marital issues.

I help adults, kids, couples and families discover their true potential and find effective ways to express themselves. Are you looking for peace? To be fully present in the moment? To have your thoughts and feelings work with you rather than against you? In a supportive and understanding environment, I will teach you tools that you will be able to practice in the real world, so that you can love the life you live. Call for a free consultation to see if it feels like a good match. I can teach you ways to help you easily become more present, patient, efficient and less frazzled, distracted and upset. You may even try expressing yourself using art materials, as you gain perspective, solve problems, discover or strengthen your voice, and create your life. Three keywords to remember: Art Therapy, Mindfulness and Affordable Therapy

Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck? Or feeling sad or unsatisfied in your life or relationships? Finding the right person to talk to about life’s difficulties can also be challenging. I have a passion for helping people achieve more fulfillment and balance in their lives. I use empathy and insight to help address each person’s unique individual needs, and to help them make more intuitive and authentic choices. I can help others discover and unlock negative thoughts and patterns of the past, allowing them to focus on the present, feel more fulfilled, and achieve goals for the future. Please call me for more information or to set up an appointment. I offer a free phone consultation, and a complimentary 20-minute face-to-face consultation.

I love working with clients who feel like their hope is gone. By examining the root of their problems I work with them to create deep and lasting change. I don't believe that the problems of the human heart are solved by quick fixes and simple platitudes. They often require a wise and compassionate guide into a deeper journey that can't be done alone.

Whether you are feeling stressed, anxious, depressed, frustrated with your relationship or just in need of a change, I can help. I am committed to building meaningful therapeutic relationships & helping you learn how to make better choices in your life to increase fulfillment & achieve your goals. When problems arise, we often fall into familiar patterns of reacting & coping that may have served us previously, but presently are holding us back. My goal is to provide you with tools & techniques to choose thoughts & behaviors that eliminate suffering. This often involves learning to move towards discomfort and growing from its acceptance. My multicultural background has given me a sensitivity & awareness about the issues such people face. With an extensive background in music and dance I also enjoy infusing creative expressions into my work with clients. My areas of specialization include: * Multicultural couples & families * Relationship issues * Trauma/abuse* Mindfulness

I bring a compassionate sense of mindfulness to the therapeutic relationship. I combine psychodynamic styles, to explore one’s past, with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), to create changes in the present, and Positive Psychology, to fully access the moment and one’s strengths. I work with individuals and couples and am truly honored to help facilitate growth and healing in my clients' lives. I love my work and am so rewarded by your strength and ability to experience happiness and wholeness.

I am a psychotherapist and specialized in emotionally- focused therapy. EFT is a structured, well-respected method of therapy that helps couples find their way back to love. Through expressing emotions in a safe environment, clients identify their roles in the relationship to better understand their significant other. I am here to help you find unity again.

I have worked extensively with emotional disturbed children, adolescents, young adults, couples and families who are dealing with emotional issues ranging from life adjustment to depressive and anxiety disorders to abuse and foster care topics. I have expertise and knowledge working with individual adults and couples. I treat clients specifically dealing with life transitions, parenting, relationships, divorce, death and separation matters as well as depressive and anxiety disorders. I provide guided pre-marital counseling sessions. I teach couples for to effectively communicate with each other and learn to problem solve and negotiate their differences . My practice also includes individuals seeking to enhance their personal awareness, improve their personal relationships, decision- making processes and communication skills.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Los Angeles is a psychotherapy practice that specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for anxiety, depression, and a whole multitude of other disorders and psychological problems. We are one of the few CBT centers in the country to use only licensed doctoral-level therapists, ensuring the highest quality of care for our clients. All of our therapists are expert in CBT, many of whom teach CBT at the graduate and post-graduate levels. At Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Los Angeles, we are proud to serve West Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, and Santa Monica. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a short-term, highly focused therapy that has been shown to be the best treatment for numerous anxiety and depression, as well as a host of other problems. Unlike traditional talk-therapy, which often focuses on early childhood, cognitive behavioral therapy is present-focused, highly goal-oriented, and active. The CBT treatment approach allows significant improvement to occur much earlier than in traditional talk therapy. As a result, cognitive behavioral therapy can help you to end treatment sooner, teaching you to become your own best resource to solve problems. Overwhelming research suggests cognitive behavioral therapy is the most effective treatment for most disorders, with numerous studies supporting CBT treatment for depression and anxiety.

"HEALTH AND HAPPINESS is my dedication to CHILDREN and their FAMILIES!" This is this very belief that reflects my life calling. The understanding that the proper nurturing of our minds and hearts will inevitably create a future that is balanced in justice and compassion. My mission is to translate this truth from an abstract macro cosmic concept into a practical microcosm. I have extensive experience counseling individual adults and children, couples, and families who are struggling with recovery from abuse, trauma, grief, depression, anger management, anxiety, academic problems, behavioral problems, low self-esteem, and conduct disorder. My goal is to offer a safe and peaceful environment for my clients to cope more effectively with their life issues and mental health problems. I would like to provide educational insight and instructional courses focused on healthy, responsible parenting. I present well rounded courses for every type of parent from single teen moms to family planning for engaged couples. Practice Areas: - Depression - Grief and Loss - Anxiety Disorders - Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders - Specific Phobia - Trauma/ Violence/ Post Traumatic Stress Disorder/ Sexual abuse/ Rape - Incest Children - Attention Deficit Disorder/ Self-esteem / Social Issues/ Behavior Issues - Addictions / Substance Abuse - Relationships / Couples Therapy/ Divorce/ Infertility/ Infidelity and Intimacy Concerns - Parenting/ Counseling new Parents - Stress Managements/ Work related Conflicts Issue - Adolescence/ Marriage/ Family - Gender Identity Issues Office located in beautiful Brentwood neighborhood. Serving the West Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills neighborhood areas.

ISTDP - Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy. INDIVIDUAL THERAPY: A very powerful treatment for life and emotional issues that might be bothering you or someone you know or love. Anxiety, Depression, feeling stuck, Self-Esteem, healthier habits, Aging, Trauma, Healing from Abuse, Aging, Education & Career issues, Loss, Grief & Bereavement, Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity, creating healthier habits, transforming recurring Negative Patterns. "COUPLES THERAPY" and "COUPLES & SEX THERAPY": I am a clinical member of the American Association of Couples and Sex Therapists (AACAST) and am a long-term member of an advanced couples and sex therapy supervision group at UCLA medical school. Among the modalities I utilize for Couples Therapy are the Dialogue of Intimacy and Sensate Focus. Couples find my approach extremely useful in resolving differences and enjoying better communication and greater satisfaction with their relationship.

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.

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.

I have specialized training and experience to help with the following issues: Panic Disorder and Health/Illness Anxiety Disorder Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Mindfulness-based approaches to Stress management and Health Psychology Problem Gambling and Gambling Addiction Marijuana Addiction and Recovery Insomnia and related Sleep Disorders Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and coaching related to productivity, time management, executive skills Trichotillomania (Hair pulling) and Excoriation Disorder (Skin picking) Existential struggles related to Christian faith, ministry, and spirituality

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’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.

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.

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 wake up feeling depressed dreading to get through another day? Do you try to fill the void in your life with sensation-seeking behaviors: alcohol, drugs, food, sex, TV, video games, internet surfing, shopping, gambling etc.? Have you lost touch with the aspirations and dreams that used to motivate and inspire you? Are your relationships troubled? I can help! Seeking therapy takes courage and the prospect of talking to a stranger can be intimidating. I relate to the discomfort you may experience and provide a confidential, non-judgmental, supportive space to work with you.

I specialize in working with teens and their families. I am able to address an array of issues including depression, anxiety, anger management, self-harming behaviors, healthy decision making, teen dating violence, peer and intimate relationships, substance use, parent/child relationships, parent support, family dynamics including divorce and blended family issues and transition to adulthood. I also treat court mandated clients.

I offer an integrative track to psychotherapy that combines insight oriented therapies with a solution focused approach to help individuals and couples make more effective choices and transition through challenging moments in their lives. I work with individuals on issues of self-esteem, life and career transitions, anxiety, depression, stress management, and women's issues. I help couples, who feel they are stuck in a relationship that has lost it's emotional connection, to identify the patterns of behavior that led them to loose their bond. I work from an emotionally focused approach known as Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy (EFT), helping couples identify disruptive patterns that include, blaming , criticizing, defensiveness, expressions of contempt, and emotional or physical distancing. I work to increase a couple's understanding of each other's emotions, building trust and a secure base from which they can reach out to one another. Partners learn to recognize the negative cycle they are stuck in, identify what keeps them in that cycle, and rebuild the safety and trust necessary to have a deep connection and satisfying relationship.

FREE TELEPHONE CONSULTATION Still feeling stuck, easily triggered or affected by things that you feel shouldn't be bothering you by now? Do you understand what is happening but still can't seem to change how you react or feel? “My concept of healing is to achieve the most profound & effective treatment effect in the shortest period of time with the least amount of distress.” To this end, I use EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, Forensic Healing & other powerful cutting-edge mind-body therapies along with traditional psychotherapy, I hold a heart-opening, compassionate and confidential space for you to work in, helping you be successful in achieving your goals in less time than traditional talk psychotherapy. How? Rather than just talking about your situation, I use body-mind psychotherapy working from the body level up rather than from the head level down. You may logically understand things but the body still reacts reflexively. Using EMDR, I can help you clear out these trigger responses from your nervous system, allowing your body and mind to truly let go of the past, to effectively process and to fully integrate mind and body, leaving you feeling much more grounded and connected with what you say and how you feel. So feel less Anxious, Fearful, Stuck, Depressed, or Enhance your confidence, Ability to perform, Follow through, Love openly, Commit when you want, Let go when you want, Be fully present and connected in whatever you do. With over 20 years experience as a Psychotherapist, I am devoted to helping my clients achieve their desire for personal empowerment and fulfillment, to "thrive rather than just survive". I work to effectively release and change negative core beliefs, undesirable patterns and resolve old issues that keep clients from moving forward. If you've tried traditional talk therapy and are interested in finding out whether you'd be a good candidate for EMDR, please contact me for a FREE telephone consultation where I would be happy to answer any questions you may have. THREE CONVENIENT LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU West Los Angeles * Sherman Oaks / Studio City * Hollywood Also Serving These Surrounding Cities: EMDR Los Angeles * Somatic Experience Los Angeles * Los Angeles * LA * West Los Angeles * San Fernando Valley * SFV * Bel-Air * Beverly Hills * Beverlywood * Brentwood * Burbank * Canoga Park * Century City * Chatsworth * Encino * Glendale * Granada Hills * Hollywood * Lake Balboa * North Hollywood * North Hills * Northridge * Pasadena * Santa Clarita * Santa Monica * Sherman Oaks * Studio City * Sun Valley * Tarzana * Toluca Lake * Universal City * Valencia * Valley Glen * Valley Village * Van Nuys * West Hollywood * Westwood * Woodland Hills