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.

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.

Dr. Colleen practices from a positive psychology approach- meaning that instead of requiring you to undergo 20 years of therapy talking about what went wrong, sessions are short-term, solution-focused, and focused on what's going right. Dr. Long believes that while insight is important in treatment, some times the solution lies in what the individual can implement in their present life, to better influence their future. Dr. Colleen's initial intake focuses on the areas of the individual's life that need fine-tuning, and then helping the client understand what unique strengths they have to tackle those areas. Through her unique model, she utilizes the principles from her research, to help YOU achieve your optimal level of contentment and bliss. Dr. Colleen is a very action-oriented therapist, meaning that most sessions end by giving the client an assignment for next week. She believes that genuine progress lies in the work of the client and not the therapist. However, happiness and the happiness of her clients is her true passion, and as such- she maintains a weekly blog titled The Happiness Rx.

Do you remember what your relationship used to feel like? Time goes by, things happen and you and your partner begin to feel the distance and dissatisfaction. You and/or your partner may be wondering: How can I have recreated my parent's relationship? Why are we having the same old arguments about money, kids, sex, in-laws etc.? Why do we communicate like we are from two different planets? How can I be attracting the same type of unhealthy relationship again? Why do I feel judged, misunderstood, alone, and unloved? How can I feel so angry, sad or anxious all the time? Why does he/she always need to be right? Why can't he/she commit? Should I stay or leave? Let us help you to recreate the loving relationship you once had You may be wondering why the relationship you are in feels so familiar? Well it is! In some mystical way we are drawn to our relationships in an unconscious attempt to repair the emotional wounds of childhood. We are unintentionally recreating home. With greater conscious awareness you can begin to create a new vision for your relationship. You will experience how the relationship becomes an opportunity to be in service to your own growth and healing. Your relationship will never be like the first date or first year but you may come to experience a deeper more profound mature love that is only possible with years together. I acknowledge your courage for taking the first step to get the support you need in order to create a deeper, more intimate and meaningful relationship and experience more joy and enthusiasm in your life.

STOP FIGHTING AND LEARN TO LOVE AGAIN: As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist I can help you take a look at the difficulties and challenges in your relationship. As your counselor I will help you talk about what’s not working. We'll learn together why and we'll figure out how to fix it. The counseling process helps people open up and share feelings. Often these feelings have been bottled up inside. We'll also learn what each person needs and wants from the other. Counseling also helps couples re-discover the other person again, in a way that is more satisfying to both. The goal of counseling is to provide you new skills for you to use to communicate with each other and to help you feel more connected to your partner. My office is in Long Beach, California. I have day and evening hours including Saturdays.

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.

I believe healing takes place on the levels of emotional, mental, physical and spiritual. I work from a more holistic approach to change behaviors of negative thinking, while at the same time working through deep feelings of emotional pain to help make changes in one's soul and physical body pain. I am here to help clients work through their problems so that they can have better lives and better relationships with others. I have worked with clients who have addictions, anxiety and depression. I have worked with clients who have gone through domestic violence and other violent crimes against them. I specialize in working with children who have been abused and neglected by their parents or someone that they have trusted in their lives. I believe psychotherapy can help everyone, but it sometimes is a long and difficult journey that requires commitment, time and patience. I accept low fees and work on a sliding scale to adjust to one's financial situation. If you are serious about making changes in your life, then I am here to help you walk through your journey to get to the other side of healing.

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.

I have an open and interactive style using experience, skill, intuition and humor. With cutting-edge techniques like Somatic Experiencing, EMDR, and EEG Biofeedback combined with practical solutions and a lot of heart, things can really change for you. I work with lots of different issues especially LGBTQ, couples, phase of life, trauma, grief and loss, and addiction recovery. Give me a call, let's talk about what's going on for you and I'll see how I can help.

In my practice the emotional healing power of empathetic understanding and relationship building meet the latest neuro scientific technology. Computerized EEG neuro feedback, advanced EMDR protocols, and hypnosis are utilized in the context of years of experience in Cognitive Behavioral and body oriented psychotherapy. Working with the mind — thinking, communicating, relating, feeling — can effect the brain in positive ways. And conversely, working with the brain — neural rhythms, connectivity and brain wave synchrony — can effect the way we think and feel. Where we start is up to you. Let’s explore the possibilities together. Call or email for a complementary telephone consultation.

I specialize in anxiety, fear, chronic worry, and panic and enjoy helping people discover how to move forward towards their dreams and goals. I work collaboratively with my clients, from tweens and teens to adults, bringing forth their strengths, abilities, and inner resources. I also work with couples in stress and transition, helping them to get back to responding instead of reacting, listening instead of arguing, and re-discovering what they stand for and desire as a couple. My personal experience with an anxiety disorder and panic attacks led me on the search to get my life back. I went to many therapists over the years and felt like a failure because their traditional behavioral-based techniques just didn't work for me. Finally, I found my own path out through the combination of Mindfulness-Based therapies, Self-Relations Psychology and Mindbody Attunement. You do not have to live your life in service of fear and anxiety, and current scientific research proves that we can be free of what Dan Siegal calls, "the mental traps of the mind" in his groundbreaking book, Mindsight. My personal motto is: "Manage Your Life Not Your Anxiety.

I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist that approaches therapy with a holistic point of view. Over the past twelve years, I have had the opportunity to work with many diverse people from various cultures, ages ranges, and socio-economic systems. Many of the issues I assist with include Trauma/PTSD, sexual assault/molestation, stress/panic attacks, chronic pain, and relationship dynamics. I am also an expressive art therapist. That means I use right and left-brain processes such as breathing exercises, meditation, dominant/non-dominant handwriting, dance/movement, collage and art to access deeper elements of self for whole body healing. ​ My style is collaborative, empathic, compassionate, and with the utmost respect for your strengths and internal resources. I use EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, psychodynamic, mindfulness, expressive arts and somatic psychotherapy to ensure you are able to calm anxiety, thrive after trauma, and rediscover your most precious assets. We will explore all of you including your bio-psycho-social-spiritual values, beliefs, and thought patterns. As a holistic psychotherapist, we co-create a system that looks at your diet, lifestyle choices, spiritual/religious beliefs, and the mind/body connection that accesses deeper aspects of yourself for whole body healing. I specialize in working with youth, adults, couples, and groups; many of whom consider themselves part of the LGBTQ community struggling with a variety of tribulations including life transitions, strong emotions of anxiety and/or anger, trauma, spirituality, and grief/bereavement. Prior to psychotherapy, I worked in the government and private sectors of information technology. My experience has given me a deep understanding of what it takes to optimize leadership, C-level executives, and motivate employees for optimal performance. Through my leadership and team building retreats and workshops, your team can master critical thinking, expand creativity, and foster innovation for business development and growth.

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

Dr. Colleen practices from a positive psychology approach- meaning that instead of requiring you to undergo 20 years of therapy talking about what went wrong, sessions are short-term, solution-focused, and focused on what's going right. Dr. Long believes that while insight is important in treatment, some times the solution lies in what the individual can implement in their present life, to better influence their future. Dr. Colleen's initial intake focuses on the areas of the individual's life that need fine-tuning, and then helping the client understand what unique strengths they have to tackle those areas. Through her unique model, she utilizes the principles from her research, to help YOU achieve your optimal level of contentment and bliss. Dr. Colleen is a very action-oriented therapist, meaning that most sessions end by giving the client an assignment for next week. She believes that genuine progress lies in the work of the client and not the therapist. However, happiness and the happiness of her clients is her true passion, and as such- she maintains a weekly blog titled The Happiness Rx.

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.

I am an intuitive spiritual life coach and energetic healer. I do soul readings and spiritual counseling. Although I am a licensed social worker, I practive spiritual counseling under the Universal Life Ministry. I also do energy healing (Reiki) that helps soothe the body mind and spirit. Please check me out on you tube under my name and see the energy healing session I did while at the UCLA pediatric Pain Program. If I do pick up clients for therapy, it has a very strong spiritual approach and there is pre screening. I do not accept insurance.

I am an intuitive spiritual life coach and energetic healer. I do soul readings and spiritual counseling. Although I am a licensed social worker, I practive spiritual counseling under the Universal Life Ministry. I also do energy healing (Reiki) that helps soothe the body mind and spirit. Please check me out on you tube under my name and see the energy healing session I did while at the UCLA pediatric Pain Program. If I do pick up clients for therapy, it has a very strong spiritual approach and there is pre screening. I do not accept insurance.

Different people respond to different methods of healing. For that reason I am trained in a number of different healing modalities such as: Humanistic Psychology— This approach provides you with a safe, unconditionally accepting experience in the therapeutic relationship. In this way we work to remove any toxic shame you may be carrying from the past. This can be particularly helpful if you come from a difficult family upbringing. Many of our issues we carry are a result of negative relationship patterns from the past. Humanistic psychology does reparative work by making the therapeutic relationship as accepting, non-judgmental, and healing as possible. Mindfulness, Self-Compassion, and Inner Child Work— These tools teach you how to relate to yourself in a loving, present time, productive manner. Most of us suffer from a strong “inner critic.” With the skills of Mindfulness, Self-Compassion, and Inner Child work, you will learn to alleviate suffering generated by the self-critic and move forward. Cognitive Behavioral Work— The most commonly used type of therapy, CBT is effective for helping you move out of stagnation and into accountable action when working on achieving specific goals. Goals are set and tracked within the therapy so you are not alone in them. It is sometimes not enough to gain insight and do emotional healing in therapy, we often need to work toward concrete behavioral changes. CBT lets us do just that. Emotional Freedom Technique-- Also referred to as “tapping”, this healing modality is used specifically to reduce cortisol levels in your blood stream which will in turn ease depression and anxiety. Cortisol is the hormone released by the brain’s amygdala gland when under stress— sometimes resulting in paralyzing fears. Once cortisol levels reduce, you will often feel able to handle whatever is challenging you in a more direct, effective manner. How do you work in couples counseling? As well as being a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I am also a Certified Imago Relationship Therapist. If you are currently experiencing issues in your romantic relationship, it is important to find a therapist who has specific couples training to help you. Imago relationship therapy is one of the most renowned therapies in treating couples. Imago therapy is based on learning effective “mirroring” communication skills, being able to hold each person’s experience in equal esteem, and making decisions in a cooperative / safe way. In the process we heal the “unfinished business of childhood” (i.e. past hurts or issues) that we transfer over from our family of origin to our adult romantic partners. As a result of this kind of healing we gain greater maturity, intimacy, and fulfillment in relationships. See the Imago Couples Therapy section of this site for more. What about life coaching? I am also a Certified Strategic Intervention Life Coach. Tony Robbins and Cloe Madanes developed this form of life coaching. The coaching is based off Mr. Robbins’ research and seminars as well as Ms. Madanes’ experience as a psychotherapist and author. Together they coined the theory of “Human Needs Psychology”. This theory states that all of our behaviors and beliefs are driven by six basic needs. When these needs are made conscious we are better equipped at fulfilling them in ways that provide optimal growth and happiness. Life coaching might best be thought of as a form of unique behavioral therapy. That is, when you stop ruminating on the reasons things are not working out, and start changing your behavior to act in accord with what you say you want, your goals can be achieved. I also run men's groups. Please inquire for more info. If you're ready to take a step toward change, contact me. I offer a free 15-minute phone consultation to see if this might be a good fit for you.

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.

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.

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

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.

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 offer a complimentary 30 minute initial consultation for all new clients. This gives you a sense of how I work, and it also allows me to see if what I offer is a fit for your particular circumstances. My approach to therapy is generally Cognitive Behavioral which gives the client tools that help them utilize their physical, emotional and spiritual resources to empower their lives and feel better. I integrate my experience and training in clinical psychology with a forty year dedication to my Yoga and meditation practice, creating a nurturing and caring space where clients can feel safe to explore the causes of their personal and professional conflicts.

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

Clients come to me with a variety of needs that are best met through exploring and developing relevant insights and life skills, releasing painful emotions and memories, or tapping into their own deeper selves. Clients, from a wide variety of backgrounds are seen in individual, family or group counseling sessions based on their needs and preferences. Many clients have already been in therapy and come to me because they still have things to work on that they have been unsuccessful at achieving through traditional talk therapy. How people benefit from therapy depends on the reasons why they initially seek therapy. However, generally, a person can expect to know him/herself better, feel more confident and have more a greater sense of appreciation and self-acceptance. At the end of therapy, a client can expect to feel positive emotions and emotional freedom more often. In addition, a person will develop more stability, self-knowledge, and control over emotions such as sadness, anxiety, anger, grief, and worry. He/she is likely to be better able to achieve personal and relational goals; to problem solve difficult situations; to feel more satisfied with his\her life and relationships; to be less influenced by past traumas and/or struggles; to know his/her opinions and voice them; and to grow during life transitions and challenges. Children and adolescents will also behave in more age appropriate and adaptive ways, feel more confident about themselves and their relationships, have more positive emotions, manage difficult emotions more adaptively, communicate effectively, and be able to achieve their goals.

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.

Need help with your relationships? Stressed out? Confused? Want direction? Need a confidential consultation? Call Vera. Vera has been providing counseling services since 1991. Specializing in all relationship and personal growth issues. Talk to the voice of experience.

Do you feel misunderstood? Would you like to communicate better? You can learn to listen and be heard. I focus on helping you define your goals and work toward finding solutions. I have been helping couples, individuals and families improve their lives by offering tools to assist each person to discover his or her uniqueness. I want to encourage you on your journey to greater emotional health by helping you erase unwanted thoughts and improve your relationships with others as well as with yourself.

There is no longer a reason to go through life unhappy or unfulfilled, leave goals unattained or let a divorce result in lifelong animosity. People in need of assistance or individual psychotherapy, with issues just like yours come into our office every day They have made the decision to take control of their lives and affairs. I have been in private practice in the Los Angeles-Santa Monica area for over 30 years. People in need of life coaching, psychotherapy, relationship counseling, marriage family counseling, and sex therapy can achieve fulfillment. Not so long ago, many psychological problems went untreated. Today, not only are these problems treated, they’re solved! In addition, many individuals simply require assistance with focus and guidance as they make their way through the travails of the 21st century. If you have a need for individual psychotherapy, life coaching, marriage family counseling, sex therapy or help with other psychiatric issues, contact Dr. Dreyfus now for a free telephone consultation.

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.

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 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

Each individual or couple is unique. For this reason my approach is eclectic and combines a family of origin approach with a humanism/existentialism. More importantly I like to investigate patterns that are repeated in our lives and how we can locate the payoffs for those patterns. In my opinion psychotherapy is a way to build trust with another individual, explore the reasons we have for our actions and discover whether these actions match the life we are living now. Once the client and I have a strong therapeutic alliance, we can find a way for the client to make positive changes while feeling supported. In addition I am certified in EMDR and use Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy to relieve symptoms of anxiety and depression.

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.

Do you feel misunderstood? Would you like to communicate better? You can learn to listen and be heard. I focus on helping you define your goals and work toward finding solutions. I have been helping couples, individuals and families improve their lives by offering tools to assist each person to discover his or her uniqueness. I want to encourage you on your journey to greater emotional health by helping you erase unwanted thoughts and improve your relationships with others as well as with yourself.

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.

Leila Aboohamad is a licensed MFT in private practice for 30 years. She has developed successful methods for helping men and women in unsuccessful relationships look within to discover what is keeping them from creating healthy, happy "I Thou" relationships. The process includes an understanding of how of one's family of origin contributed to the lack of a solid , healthy and independent identity. Leila works with individuals and couples. Leila has an extensive background in spirituality and mindfulness , helping her clients to access that Inner Wisdom and serenity which guides them in all areas of life. Leila has worked for many years with professionals who are stressed and in need of direction re their special gifts and talents. Often times they are unaware of their true gifts and talents and are guided to look within to discover that perhaps a career change is necessary. it is so exciting to watch a new awareness of the true self come to consciousness as the client embraces that part for perhaps the first time. Leila is also an expert in anxiety disorders, panic disorder, co-dependency.

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.

"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.

Live the life you want to be living now! Whether you want to have more fulfilling relationships, work through past traumas, overcome your anxiety, grief, or depression, I will create a safe and trusting environment for us to work on creating a balanced, joy-filled life. It's never too early or too late to start living you best life! Call today for a free consultation and let's get started on achieving your goals. I specialize in working with clients who have experienced any kind of trauma in their lives. I help alleviate depression or anxiety that you may be suffering from. Together we can lift any obstacle standing in your way of true happiness! I am a Certified Anger Management Facilitator, and run several Anger Management groups throughout the week. I speak Armenian and conduct therapy in Armenian for clients who need this service. I incorporate an understanding of cultural values in treatment. I enjoy working with teens, young adults, couples, and families!

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.

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

Are you searching for an answer to understand your anxiety, depression, fatigue, stress or that feeling of worthlessness? Maybe you lost your job, are having difficulties in academics, are suffering from chronic pain or you are having relationship problems. Maybe, you just want to understand yourself and deal with the world and others better. I am here to listen and help you find a way to activate your own internal resources to find meaning, and the strength to find excellence, beauty and happiness in your 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