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

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

I use humanistic-oriented counseling. In doing so, I ask these questions, among others: ​-Do you want to be open to new experiences? -Do you want to live each moment fully? -Do you want to trust your own judgment? -Do you want to exercise more freedom of choice? -Do you want to feel free to be more creative? -Do you want to balance your needs with everyone elses? -Do you want to live a rich, full life? In asking these questions, we can also address any issues relating to anxiety, depression, getting stuck in a rut, trauma, grief and any specific problems we have in being human. I hold a Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pacific Oaks College in Pasadena, CA. I am currently registered with the Board of Behavioral Sciences as a Marriage and Family Intern #57032, and practice psychotherapy under the supervision of Paul Chirumbolo, M.A., LMFT, Lic. #42253

White Oak Recovery Center is a residential treatment facility in North Hollywood, California, specializing in addiction and co-occurring disorders. They offer medically assisted detox with 24/7 care, personalized treatment plans, and medication-assisted options. The 30-day residential program includes community-based support groups, counseling, private or shared rooms with flat-screen TVs, an exercise area, mini golf, and chef-catered meals. Insurance is accepted. When you arrive at White Oak Recovery Center, you will step into an experience of health and healing in a nurturing, safe, and comfortable environment surrounded by caring and committed professionals who will take every step of the recovery journey with you. Our luxurious facility in Los Angeles, surrounded by the striking scenery of California’s beautiful mountains, allows you to eliminate distractions and triggers, providing the ideal setting for profound transformation. Residential treatment is a form of inpatient addiction treatment that occurs in a non-hospital licensed residential facility for individuals with substance use disorders, especially those with co-occurring mental health conditions who need structured care. This type of substance abuse treatment allows residents to develop a sober support system, offering a safe and beneficial environment to prevent relapse and create healthy relationships. Addiction is a chronic disease characterized by compulsive habit-seeking behaviors for a particular substance, thing, or activity. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines chronic diseases as medical conditions that last over a year or more and require continuous medical attention or limit daily activities and living, or both, such as diabetes and asthma. The two components of addiction include drug addiction, also referred to as a substance use disorder, and non-substance addiction, or a behavioral addiction such as gambling and sex addiction that does not involve drug use. Medically, drug and alcohol addiction is a chronic, relapsing brain disorder distinguished by compulsive drug-seeking with continued use despite harmful risk factors and long-lasting effects on the brain, leading to mental, medical, and social complications.

I offer therapy by phone in the state of California. I am a licensed marriage family therapist with 23 years experience. I have been sober and smoke free for 32 years. I am also in recovery from co-dependency, overeating, shopping, excessive anger and panic attacks. I am what some call a wounded healer. I have been in the clients chair. I know how much courage it takes to trust someone can help you heal. Your life can change for the better. Start that journey to a better life today.

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.

Let's Work Together! I can help you learn new/improved ways to manage difficulties and move beyond disappointments, past and present. With increased self-esteem and self-worth, you will experience a sense of power, energy, motivation, and optimism. With more confidence, you can apply the skills you've learned and/ or strengthened, to any situation, no longer feeling scared or stuck. You may find that fears and anxieties have hindered you from moving forward, reaching your goals, and attaining what you really want. So Often, old, intrusive, negative thoughts/beliefs creep in to your personal and professional life. It doesn't have to be this way. You can now be in charge. I work collaberatively with my clients, and help you understand how your experiences in life have impacted: 1. Relationships; 2. The way you perceive yourself and others; 3. The meanings and interpretations that you make. With understanding comes the possiblity of change, alleviating personal struggles. I can help you reach your goals and have the confidence to make choices and decisions that are right for you. If you are a couple who keep repeating the same old patterns which end in unresolved conflicts, I can help you learn more productive ways of communicating and interacting with each other. The Benefits: Couples feel less vulnerable, the ability to express themselves, the ability to listen, without being defensive. Couples leave therapy with a more satisfying, intimate and empathic relationship. Humor and laughter can once again be enjoyed.

All of us hit roadblocks in our lives. Often the chaos of life presents a situation or event that causes stress and anxiety. You may not know how to think about the problem let alone what to do about it. In addition, feeling unhappy, unfulfilled, or unmotivated, does not require an event to provoke pain. I'm talking about a need to be heard, listened to, …… understood. If you’re depressed or anxious, always angry or simply feeling unmotivated, we can work toward putting that puzzle inside you together. What we are seeking is change. Something that we can measure that helps you make more effective choices, or reduces your stress, or alters patterns in your behavior that have gotten in your way or simply helps you understand yourself and your life in a less complicated way. In addition to indvidual therapy, I work with many couples who have hit crossroads in their relationships and we try to find that common demominator of communication, that point where each partner will choose to listen to the other. Not an easy task, I relish the struggle and invite couples willing to take the leap.

Communication is often at the heart of relationship challenges, with many couples feeling as though they’re speaking entirely different languages. A simple conversation can unexpectedly spiral into a heated argument, confusing both partners about what went wrong. But some powerful tools and skills can help you truly hear and respond to each other in a healthy, supportive way. Learn to recognize your triggers, understand your partner’s, and approach each other with compassion. Reach out for an appointment to get your relationship back on track—together, we’ll build a foundation of mutual understanding and love. Our families shape how we connect with others, making it especially painful when adult children and their parents experience a rift. Estrangement can leave both sides feeling a deep sense of loss, as though even the most important conversations feel out of reach. Jeannette York is here to help bridge that gap. In therapy, you’ll find a safe, nurturing space to explore these complex issues, address past hurts, and work toward a renewed bond. Discover a path back to open, respectful, and authentic communication that honors both your needs and the relationship. Sibling relationships can be equally complex and fraught with challenges, especially in adulthood. Long-standing rivalries, unresolved issues, and differing life paths can create tension or distance. Through adult sibling therapy, Jeannette York helps siblings navigate these complexities, heal old wounds, and rebuild connections. By fostering empathy, improving communication skills, and addressing underlying issues, adult siblings can find a renewed sense of closeness and understanding. Take the first step toward a healthier, more fulfilling relationship with your family by reaching out today. .

For over twenty years, Ida Karayan, PsyD, LMFT, CBT, has been helping families, couples, individuals and children deal with many different issues. Ida Karayan, PsyD, LMFT, CBT, has her own private psychotherapy practice of over 20 years in Glendale. She teaches, and is a consultant for a number of private schools, where she regularly lectures and runs groups. She believes that client relationships are built on a foundation of trust and understanding, and she provides her clients with professional guidance and a safe environment to work through their fears, pains, and anxieties. Each person is unique and faces different challenges. Ida Karayan, PsyD, LMFT, CBT, works with her clients to develop personalized strategies for confronting their specific problems.

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

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who works with individuals and couples on improving their own personal lives, as well as their relationships with others. If you are seeking more passion, motivation and fulfillment in your life, therapy can assist you to STEP BACK, BECOME MORE AWARE, and JUMP START all aspects of your life so you may live the life you were meant to live.

I specialize in Sex Therapy, helping couples overcome relationship issues which often spills over into their sex lives, or is expressed through a sexual issue. I also work with Individuals deal with dating issues, divorce and breakups, career, family, addictions, and any Sex issues which come up in any realm. I also specialize in alternative lifestyles such as LGBT. I am the author of Marriage, Money and Porn, which is available on Amazon, a guide for couples to living a more satisfying love and sex life. I have several mentorship programs including "How to Become a Better Lover and Partner" and "The Art of Zen Dating." These programs are short term, directive and yield fast results. I am the host and expert on a web series "The Sex Talk" which is found and I have appeared on several TV and media as a sexuality and relationship expert, including BiteSize TV, Hollywood Today, the Girl Spot, Durex Condoms and Investigation Discoveries.

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 am a Humanistic therapist who leads with empathy and specializes in LGBTQIA+ affirmative care, co-transition support, non-monogamy, GSRD (gender, sex, relationships, diversity), parasociality, and the unique mental health needs of celebrities or other entertainment industry professionals. My clinical approach integrates narrative therapy, attachment work, nonviolent communication, and psychoeducation to help clients reclaim their voice, autonomy, and capacity for joy. I focus on dissolving power dynamics in the therapy room while centering intersectionality, antiracism, and body neutrality/positivity.

Hello, I am Mariela (she/they) a Queer and Genderfluid Bilingual Associate Clinical Social Worker. I utilize an empowering, trauma-informed, and holistic lens acknowledging the emotional, mental, physical, spiritual and environmental impacts. As a first generation immigrant and Queer person of color, I am deeply committed to supporting 1st Generation/immigrants, LGBTQIA+ community, and people of color, Latinx, Black, Indigenous folks, and more. My therapeutic approach is eclectic, I incorporate somatic practices, solution-focused, motivational interviewing, trauma-informed CBT, relational-cultural, mindfulness, psychoeducation, etc. In sessions, I aim to create a space that is safe and free of judgment, a space that centers your goals as we collaboratively explore and work towards them with patience, transparency, trust, empathy, and accountability. I ground my practice in my belief that every person deserves respect and quality of life. I heavily believe in personalizing and providing culturally affirming services to each individual. I acknowledge ancestral values, beliefs, and practices to support overall well-being, and I utilize an anti-oppressive, intersectional and decolonial humanizing lens.

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!

Do you feel that your life is out of control? Do you feel misunderstood? Are you worried about the way your child or teenager is behaving? Do you wish things could be different? If your answer is yes to any of these questions, then you’re not alone. Many of us experience ups and downs, and perhaps you’re experiencing more downs than ups. So how do you change that? Sometimes all it takes is one or two changes to get your life moving in a more positive direction. Together, we can figure out the changes that you can comfortably make to achieve a more fulfilling relationship, or to have a better understanding of your child or teenager, so that you will experience a sense of calm and happiness in your everyday life. I can also meet with your child or teen, individually or in a group setting and help them with issues such as: anger management, bullying, depression, socialization skills, and drugs & alcohol abuse. In addition to traditional talk therapy, I have created a therapy system called OM Rhythm Therapy, using hand drums and small percussion instruments, which I use with children and adults. I also play the didgeridoo, an Australian Aborigine instrument which is one of the oldest instruments known. The didgeridoo induces a meditative state, as well as a form of vibrational healing.

I have been practicing as a licensed psychotherapist since 1983. I work with children, adolescents, adults, and couples. I provide an understanding, caring, and empathic environment to help you gain a better understanding of yourself and your circumstances. I utilize traditional “talk therapy,” which focuses on clarifying the nature of the problems. I help you to understand how your life-history contributes to your current situation, and to recognize and utilize your strengths in order to change negative patterns of thinking, behaving, and communicating. Therapy provides a confidential and supportive setting for you to express and alleviate painful feelings and to explore actions to improve your life. When working with children and adolescents I encourage self-expression, communication, and problem solving. I utilize play therapy with young children to help them express and understand their feelings and conflicts. An important goal of therapy with children and adolescents is to reduce both internal and external conflicts so that healthy emotional and relational development is not compromised. Working with couples, I focus on improving communication and resolving conflicts through cooperation, understanding, and acceptance of each other. In my experience, the problems couples present in therapy often provide an opportunity for self-growth in each partner.

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

I have been Clinical Director for a Workers Compensation private practice supervising ten therapists for over 17 years while pursuing my own private practice. I am currently an Academic High School Counselor with Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). I have experience in community health care centers, major acute care hospitals, and inpatient psychiatric hospitals. I have served as Therapist, School-Based Mental Health Services Therapist, and Intake/Assessment Coordinator in Foster Family and Residential Group Homes. Specialties: *Adolescent Issues *Anxiety Disorders *Attention Deficit Disorder *Children Issues *Chronic Pain Disorders *Conflict Management *Crisis Intervention *Depressive Disorders *Divorce/Custody/Blended Family Issues *Employee Assistance Programs *Grief and Loss Issues *Health/Disability/Medical Issues *Marriage/Couples/Family Issues *Military/Veterans Issues *Post-traumatic Stress Disorder *School-Related Issues *Workers Compensation

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Avedian Counseling Center offers individual, couple's, and family therapy. We are located in Sherman Oaks, Woodland Hills, Glendale, Pasadena, and Hollywood. As the owner of Anger Management 818, I oversee the operations. We facilitate anger management classes, and offer executive coaching for those who prefer a one to one modality. I supervise several Associates, and help guide them in their work with clients. The rate to work with an Associate is $150 for a 50-minute sessions. Sliding scale is offered for those in need.

When life gives you lemons ... what do you do? Whether you believe we choose our own circumstances, that there is a master plan, or that sometimes sh*t happens, you still have reactions, feelings, and decisions to make about "what next?" It is NOT YOUR FAULT you have problems stemming from your past, and it IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to create your future. If you knew HOW to do that, you would probably not be looking for a therapist! I will help you design a positive life, REGARDLESS OF YOUR HISTORY. I trust and respect your ability to make good choices and decisions, when you are able to pay attention to your inner voice, your sense of who you are at the core. I will help you discover, re-discover, or create your true self, so that problems in your life become opportunities for growth. I sometimes conduct sessions that are not framed by the clock, working with individuals or couples until a natural stopping point. This flexible scheduling allows for resolution and re-direction in a more time-friendly manner. I help couples learn to value and appreciate the differences that have been driving them apart, and to regain the loving feelings that brought them together. I help those with a medical condition deal with the anger, depression, frustration, and other feelings that are associated with illness, and I also provide a safe place for their family members or significant others to deal with their own feelings and concerns. My office has a calming, Zen atmosphere, a soothing and pleasant environment. I am no longer on any insurance panels. If you wish, I provide statements for you to submit to your insurance company for reimbursement of a percentage of fees.

When life gives you lemons ... what do you do? We don't always choose our life circumstances, but we CAN choose what to do with them. Relationships are complex. Even if you were not previously married and have no kids, each of you still brings a LOT of other people with you -- your parents, siblings, previous dates, friends, grandparents, sometimes even media stars -- that create a VERY crowded room! Add to that any individual stress, anxiety, medical condition, life transition, eating disorder, or addiction and it is a miracle you have gotten as far as you have intact! I will help you understand what is causing your relationship problems and what to do to fix them. You will learn Emotionally Intelligent Communication that can improve all your personal and work relationships. I sometimes conduct sessions that are not framed by the clock, working with individuals or couples until a natural stopping point. This flexible scheduling allows for resolution and re-direction in a more time-friendly manner. I help couples learn to value and appreciate the differences that have been driving them apart, and to regain the loving feelings that brought them together. I help those with a medical condition deal with the anger, depression, frustration, and other feelings that are associated with illness, and I also provide a safe place for their family members or significant others to deal with their own feelings and concerns. Whatever sadness, despair or challenge you face, it is my honor to help you come to terms with your issues and make life-affirming choices to bring you more joy and contentment, transforming life's lemons into something sweet.

"Is your eating out of control? Do you think about food all the time? Are you always counting calories and weighing yourself... or taking more drastic measures? Let me help you make peace with food and feel good about yourself. I provide individual and group therapy in a warm, caring and supportive environment. I look forward to helping you take that first step towards recovery. If you or someone you love has an unhealthy, unhappy relationship with food, I can help." Dr. Nina Savelle-Rocklin is a psychoanalyst, author, radio host and internationally-recognized expert in the psychology of eating. She is the author of The Binge Cure: 7 Steps To Outsmart Emotional Eating and Food For Thought: Perspectives On Eating Disorders. She co-edited (with Salman Akhtar) Beyond The Primal Addiction. Dr. Nina has been featured in Psychology Today, The Los Angeles Times, Prevention, Real Simple, Redbook, Huffington Post and many other publications. She is a frequent guest expert at summits, podcasts, radio and events, including The Dr. Drew Podcast. Dr. Nina helps men and women make peace with food by focusing on what’s eating “at” them instead of what they are eating. In addition to her clinical practice specializing in eating disorders, she writes an award-winning blog, Make Peace With Food, she hosts a call-in radio program, The Dr. Nina Show, which airs Wednesdays at 10am PST on LA Talk Radio. Hope is a phone call away!

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.

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.

Ingrid Caswell, MA, MFTI, provides low-cost individual and group psychotherapy for partners impacted by the sexually compulsive behavior of others. Focus of treatment includes: • Trauma Recovery • Codependency, Self-Esteem, Personal Boundaries • Developmental Childhood Abuse • Psycho-Education on Sex Addiction Ingrid Caswell is a Marriage and Family Therapist Intern specializing in childhood trauma, codependency, and treatment of partners of sex addicts. Her personal transformative story involves codependency and sex addiction. Her passion is to help others along the path to recovery from the trauma of loving a sexually addicted partner. She is also an Anger Management 818 facilitator. She teaches Anger Management for Couples as well as for individuals.

Dr. Romeyn is committed to helping families locate the most appropriate educational and therapeutic options for their children and young adults. Dr. Romeyn takes a holistic approach by obtaining a thorough picture of an adolescent, young adult, and family in order to match the individual’s needs and challenges as well as strengths and capacities to the most appropriate school or program. This approach starts with an in depth analysis of existing reports, in person interviews, and interviews with other professionals that have worked with the family. Once a thorough picture has been painted, Dr. Romeyn will work with the family to locate the most appropriate setting. Once the setting has been decided, Dr. Romeyn will assist with admissions and help to ensure a smooth transition. Dr. Romeyn is committed to a long-term partnership with her clients and families. When working with a family on residential planning and placement, Dr. Romeyn will stay involved for a period of one year. This involves assistance with transitional planning, regular contact with a school or program to keep current on her clients’ therapeutic and academic progress, and generally serving as a liaison between parents and program personnel when needed. If additional placements are suggested, Dr. Romeyn will assist with locating and the process of transitioning. In addition, Dr. Romeyn will frequently visit her clients as she travels throughout the year. Over the past year Dr. Romeyn has visited over 250 residential schools and programs including therapeutic and emotional growth schools, therapeutic wilderness programs, therapeutic group homes, drug and alcohol treatment programs, residential treatment centers, psychiatric facilities and therapeutic boarding schools. Dr. Romeyn has a thorough understanding of all aspects of the schools and programs to which she refers families. Aspects of programs include: training of therapists, theoretical framework, qualifications of program personnel, the quality of residential living, recreational and learning opportunities.

Are you unhappy about the current state of your relationship? Is it hard to communicate with your partner? Does it feel like every conversation starts a fight? Do you feel alone even when your partner is next to you? Are your relationship problems bringing you down, affecting your mood, or making it hard to concentrate at work? Do you remember the better times, back when the two of you were much more in love? Do you deeply desire to repair the relationship and regain intimacy with your partner? If you can relate to these questions, your relationship probably needs some work. As a couples therapy specialist, I can help you and your partner improve your relationship. Couples counseling can help rebuild trust, improve communication, increase intimacy, reduce verbal fighting, resolve re-occurring conflicts, and bottom line is to create a mutually satisfying relationship.

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

Paul Brogan is a counselor in Encino, California (CA). Paul's goal is to help people recover and get back on track after traumatic events in their lives. In addition to practicing as a psychotherapist in Encino, California (CA), he also teaches classes on Loss and Grief, Understanding Trauma, Bullying and Truancy, Alcohol and Substance Abuse, Domestic Violence and Child Development. His passion for education allows him to find time to work with students or present workshops in the local community. As an Irish counselor in Encino, California (CA), Paul Brogan specializes in individual and family counseling. Paul started his counseling training in Ireland in 1984, moving ten years later. He still draws upon his background and enjoys helping couples or families interested in counseling in Encino, California (CA). As a licensed marriage and family counselor in Encino, California (CA), Paul Brogan's broad experience and training allow him to provide guidance for people of all ages and backgrounds. Clients can feel at ease when they visit his private, relaxing office for individual or family counseling in Encino, California (CA). Paul is adept at assisting people dealing with anxiety, trauma, depression, and a wide range of relationship issues in Encino, California (CA). He is dedicated to helping people accomplish their goals and get on the right path for them as an individual. Paul Brogan is genuine, caring psychotherapist in Encino, California (CA) who provides individual and family counseling and holistic development. Call Paul Brogan today for help with anxiety, trauma or relationship issues in Encino, California (CA).

I am a family therapist who works with individuals, couples, and families from a relational, resource-oriented and strength based perspective. I believe therapy is a collaborative effort, where conversations and alternate ways of being and experiencing life can lead towards new paths and possibilities. Many people seek therapy because of thoughts and feelings related to depression, anxiety, feeling stressed out or over whelmed, grief, life- limbo, relationship dissatisfaction, and the like. My goal is to assist and guide my clients through dialogue and discovery in order to move towards a more enriching and liberated self and life. My clients and I work together to help foster an understanding of themselves, the world in which they live, their belief system and their lives, through increasing awareness of self. This often leads to clients experimenting with new behaviors, new perspectives and ultimately making new and different life choices. Whether you’re facing challenges in your relationships, experiencing anxiety or depression, confronting difficult decisions, or feeling the pain of loss, I am experienced with all of these issues and can help you lighten your load. It is said that the most prevalent indicator for successful therapy is the match between the client and the therapist. Feel free to contact me to set up a free consultation to determine if that’s you and me.

I am an AASECT Certified Sex Counselor, Clinical Sexologist and maintain a private practice in LA where I work with clients on love, relationship, and intimacy issues, addressing concerns varying from communication problems, performance anxiety, infidelity, love and sex addiction, lack of desire, power struggles, and parental concerns. Superior Court judges, private investigators, gynecologists, and psychiatrists refer clients who are having spousal abuse, relationship, or intimacy issues. As a certified hypnotherapist, Dr. Ava can help to improve the physical, mental and emotional aspects of your life. Hypnosis can enable you to access the sub-conscious mind to create any desired changes that you want including: weight control, stop smoking, build confidence and enhance male or female sexuality.

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.

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

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

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