Therapists in 90050

Being a parent is hard work. There are so many unexpected challenges and emotions that arise that can feel overwhelming and isolating. I work with families who are struggling with parenting challenges, child sleep issues, pregnancy and/or birth trauma and postpartum mothers and fathers and couples who are adjusting to life as a family. I believe in a holistic approach where we focus on the past and present and how it connects to our current life as well as our mind, body and spirit.

I provide a reliable space for talking about what affects you most deeply in your love, work, creative and spiritual life. We will develop pragmatic approaches to achieving greater fulfillment and less distress. As we carefully develop an understanding of your internal and interpersonal life, our dialogue will afford you a deeper understanding of how you function with others and how you create meaning for yourself. I regard each person's therapy as unique in terms of goals, pace, content, and the nature of our working relationship.

A Jungian analyst trained at the C.G. Jung Institute Zurich, a seasoned Clinical Psychologist and lifelong investigator of the History of Religions, I bring personalized depth-psychological understanding and a keen eye to the emerging possibilities in each person, whatever shape their life has taken to date. I view symptoms as statements, opportunities to transform suffering into self-regard meaning and hopefully an experience of the psyche's breadth and depth of which you are uniquely a part. Assuming positive initial engagement, I generally work longer term with individuals strongly committed to their own inner work.

You are a creative, dynamic person and I help you recover from complex trauma, dissociation, relationship concerns and identity wounds to meet your goals for living with success, safety and ease. In sessions, we explore your beliefs and work to reframe and release you from the burdens and behaviors of the past. We acknowledge what happened to you rather than judge what's wrong with you, and we uplift what's right with you. As you grow, we respect and understand how you found ways to survive and we celebrate how you are now living with autonomy, boundaries, connection, creativity, and choice.

I am incredibly passionate about psychotherapy, and not only that, I believe in it with all my heart. I value the individuality of each and every one of my clients, and I believe the relationship we form is the basis for real change and growth. I am committed to understanding my clients very deeply, and in helping them understand themselves. In addition to gaining insight and awareness, I encourage clients to utilize skills and implement change to help them live life to their fullest. I give 100% of my effort, attention, and focus on my clients to provide the best care needed.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with two office locations in both South Pasadena and Los Angeles. I use Cognitive/Behavioral therapy to directly address issues you may be dealing with such as Depression, Anxiety, Anger,GLBT issues, Creative Blocks,Relationship problems,Life Transitions to name a few. I believe change begins with awareness and an understanding of how your thoughts effect your feelings and behavior.

I have been in private practice since 1986, over 30 years. My specialty is helping individuals who suffer from the whole spectrum of anxiety disorders. Any therapist "worth their salt" is one who has been tested by fire and has lived through a transformative experience so that they can truly share their wisdom with others. When I speak about anxiety to a client, I've been there. I am an expert on anxiety, fear, phobias, and panic.

So here you are, seeking a therapist. Maybe you’ve done therapy before, or have been working on various methods of “wellness” for years, but a lingering sense remains that something needs to change for the better, and you just don’t know where to start. First of all, that’s awesome. Second of all, hi I’m Jake!

Do you believe you are created for relationship and continually asking yourself, "Why can't I make it happen? or Why is it such a struggle?" Your early connections or attachments will have an impact on how these questions may be answered. The goal is to journey together in a safe and nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship developing awareness into your self perceptions and how you relate in the world. We will work to uncover the areas of your life where you are emotionally stuck, experiencing painful memories, trauma or unresolved feelings of terror, rage, panic, shame, grief and disgust.

Stuck? There are lots of reasons people get stuck. You're busy! Maybe you've tried to figure things out on your own and keep hitting a wall. Maybe there are family or generational patterns you're working against. Perhaps you and your partner love each other but keep having the same fights over and over again. Maybe there are some intimacy issues that you can't quite fix. I know that unresolved personal or relationship issues create heartache for everyone involved, and being stuck in them is frustrating and overwhelming. It doesn't have to stay that way, though.

As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your potential and lead a joyful life. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges. I am a therapist based in Los Angeles with over fifteen years of experience. I have worked in hospital, mental health, and community agency settings providing psychotherapy, clinical supervision, and program management. Allow me to tailor a treatment plan to meet your specific needs, utilizing my years of experience and the specialized training I have received. I look forward to working with you.

I believe that no matter how stuck we feel in life the key to freedom and wellbeing always lies inside us. As an IFS-certified therapist for over 12 years, I have helped many clients find inner peace and fulfillment by recognizing tendencies and patterns that stand in their path to healing. A core IFS belief is that even our most dreaded habits and patterns are protective mechanisms that we have developed unconsciously to remain safe from more hurt and suffering. What makes IFS a powerful modality is that it is not based on pathology or diagnosis but on understanding that our internal system is organized around protection and safety

People search for therapy for various reasons. Most often these reasons include feelings of sadness, experiencing difficulties adjusting to life changes, difficulties dealing with chronic physical pain, emotional pain, trauma, depression, anger, stress and anxieties. Perhaps you are trying to heal from a difficult relationship breakup, leaving you feeling sad and defeated. It could be that you are a part of a newly formed blended family, living together for the first time, and instead of joy you are experiencing chaos. You may be seeking help, because your spouse has received orders for yet another deployment with the military.

I enjoy working with a variety of people, especially those that are ready to make a change in their life. I understand that therapy is an extremely difficult process and stigmatized for many of those around us, but developing a strong therapeutic relationship can assist in providing a positive experience during a difficult time. I like to identify the root of the problem quickly and together find solutions that will work for your life. I believe together we can work towards building insight, understanding yourself and your choices, develop positive coping skills, increased communication and healthy relationships.

My practice thrives on variety and diversity! I seek clients whose lives need change for the better, and who are ready to activate a new member of their personal support system, regardless of their personal circumstances and the specific problems they face. My experience of working successfully with many hundreds of clients who feared their lives were out of control, and who were able to achieve better lives, makes me very confident and optimistic about the resiliency of the human spirit! My clinical and life experiences have helped teach me the value of community, and a strong and dynamic sense of self-worth.