Anxiety Therapists in Burbank, CA

Welcome! Do you often feel stressed, overwhelmed, or frustrated with yourself? Is it hard for you to set boundaries with your family, friends, or partner? Are you facing challenges with your relationships, career, anxiety, or depression? Are you getting stuck in the past, repeating old patterns or pre-occupied with the future? I am happy to help guide, support and encourage along the way.

I have years of experience counseling both individuals and couples. My clients gain insight, heal from trauma, find ways to communicate and remain in long-term committed relationships, and are better able to realize their life goals. Areas of specialization include issues relating to anxiety and depression. My work with grief includes healing from the loss of loved ones, divorce, job change, and changes brought by illness. I enjoy helping people envision a fulfilling retirement and to embrace change. I teach breathing and meditation as ways of lifting depression, managing anxiety, and finding peace.

Life can be overwhelming. We all need a place where we can talk about our worries, struggles and anxieties without fear of being judged. I work with deepening awareness of yourself and of your experience in the world. Our work will help you become more in touch with your intentions and hopes, and we will figure out what tools may be helpful in overcoming the challenges you are facing. I focus on facilitating growth with my clients, coming from a place of empathy, compassion, and curiosity of your experience.

The buddhist philosophy "turn poison into medicine" has always resonated with me. My favorite part of my work is witnessing a client's transformation, seeing them take painful experiences that they have lived through and honor their strength and resilience. I wholeheartedly believe when someone is suffering, they are disconnected from their core selves. There is something that is preventing them from feeling the safety or freedom to be authentic. It is my goal as a therapist to help clients discover what the barrier to that connection is. The disconnect from self can show up as depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts.

Perhaps you are down, stressed, struggling with triggers from traumatic memories, unsure about the future of a relationship, trying to adjust to a new chapter of your life, or just feel that you aren't living the life you were meant to live. Whatever your needs may be, I am here to offer the support you need in a safe and non-judgmental manner. Therapy is a process of growth and self-discovery, and in my sessions I promote behavioral transformation by encouraging the adoption of new perspectives and reactions.

You want to feel heard but deep down you are struggling and it feels as if something is missing. Using a holistic, mindful approach to alleviate pain and unwanted symptoms, I can help guide you to build on self compassion and self-care. Working together we work toward improving anxiety, depressive symptoms, self-empowerment, self-esteem.

Hello and warm welcome to you! I'm Leila, LMFT, and I believe that people are naturally resilient with the right support. I provide trauma-informed therapy with a focus on childhood attachment wound theory, using a compassionate, client-centered/humanistic approach. I specialize in EMDR, chronic depression, anxiety, life-changes, stress, self-esteem issues, and inner-child/shadow work; utilizing somatic and eclectic methods. My clients walk away from therapy with me feeling a transformed sense of inner peace and self-worth, a regaining of control over their lives and decisions, and the empowerment to awaken their full potential.

Are you feeling stuck in some way and want to reflect on what brought you here? I work well with adults struggling with depression, anxiety, life transitions, trauma, stress, and grief and loss. During the therapy process, I assist clients in discovering their strengths, building support systems, and developing a healthy lifestyle to set the foundation for life success. My goal is to empower you with the tools and confidence to understand your past without judgment, take ownership of your present and steps toward your ideal future.

Welcome! My online practice is grounded in the belief that therapy is a journey built on collaboration and trust. I am a psychologist who specializes in the lifelong management of ADHD in adults. I also treat adults struggling with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and flying phobias. I collaborate with clients to identify their most pressing concerns and pursue real changes in their interpersonal connections, professional lives, and personal feelings.

Life experiences, transitions, and relationships provide an opportunity to be challenged and to grow. Are you tired of feeling stressed, worried, moody or depressed? Maybe you are feeling stuck or frustrated in your current circumstances or having a hard time communicating with others in your life. Is your teen acting out or engaging in problematic behaviors? These obstacles can get in the way of enjoying life. Making the decision to enter therapy requires courage. We bring hope, a belief in your strengths, and confidence that you can create positive change in your life.

You’re overwhelmed by persistent thoughts of anxiety and worry that seem to follow you every day. It’s a challenge to even grasp why you’re feeling this way. Perhaps past traumas are impacting your present, but finding a way to break free feels elusive. The endless concern about the future, the pressure to be perfect, and the need to please everyone around you have become overwhelming. You yearn to step into life unburdened by anxiety, to quiet the constant worry, and to create a life of peace and fulfillment.

While many people come to me feeling stressed, overwhelmed, and defeated, seeking therapy for oneself is actually a sign of strength. It takes a lot to recognize a need for change and to take steps to follow through. In my practice I provide a comfortable, supportive atmosphere to explore alternative ways of living and coping with problems so that life can be more fulfilling and enjoyable. The opportunity to see individuals and families grow and feel better through the therapeutic process is the reason I love my work so much. In addition to providing therapy, I also conduct ADHD screenings and Bariatric surgery screenings.

I have the caring nature and problem solving skills that can support you in coping with a variety of situations. Over the years working in healthcare I have handled the many needs of a diverse group of patients (children and adults) and their families. I care about my clients and utilizing a solution focused approach, empower them to overcome obstacles.

Many of us are often waiting to feel good....waiting for the weekend, waiting for a better job, waiting for a relationship, waiting for a problem to resolve itself. So much of life is missed out on during these waiting periods. I can help you uncover what's getting in the way of reaching your goals, whatever it may be. On this journey, you will develop more of a capacity to experience joy, improve your relationships and above all, change the relationship you have with yourself.

All it takes is a little bit of adulting to realize that right about when we think we have it all together, life throws us a curveball. These instances can leave us feeling stuck – stuck in unhealthy patterns and behaviors, in feelings of anxiety or depression, and even in relational conflicts that seem impossible. For some, it’s balancing the demands of parenthood or a job situation that feels like it’s heading toward burnout. For others, it might be relationships that lack boundaries and expectations. However, here’s a glimmer of hope…you have the ability to move beyond “just surviving” and toward a place where you can thrive.

Are you experiencing challenges dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship/family issues, and trauma/PTSD? Due to these symptoms, we can be in too much emotional pain and feel too stuck to reframe our perceptions or to find solutions to our problems. Childhood or recent trauma can cause emotional distress that can be difficult to process. I am here to support you in working through unresolved trauma and guide you toward healing. Therefore, you can feel empowered, rejuvenated, and enthusiastic about life again.

Do you ever feel like you're carrying the weight of past experiences or find yourself stuck in the same patterns? Have you been asking yourself lately, "what's happening to me and why am I feeling this way?" Many people like yourself find their way into therapy at some point in life seeking to understand why they feel anxious and depressed. Often, they are surprised to discover how much early relationships, especially with their emotionally immature parents, have impacted their adult lives. I specialize in helping clients not only understand their past and current inner world, but also work with answering the question, "now what?"

With an integrative approach tailored to your unique needs, I offer individual and couples therapy for relationship issues, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, postpartum mental health, and life transitions. I strive to create a compassionate, safe, and supportive space to collaborate on your goals, building a connection where meaningful change can occur. I approach our work with cultural humility and an anti-oppressive framework that supports intersectionality, particularly for those who identify as BIPOC, LGBTQ+ or queer, creatives and artists, and birthing parents in all stages of their perinatal journey.

On the outside, you make success look easy, though it comes at a cost. You hide parts of yourself leaving you wrestling with overwhelm, anxiety, and self-esteem. You may even feel an internal polarity. My goal is to help alleviate the struggles and difficulties you've been carrying alone by providing a caring and welcoming space. Together, we will look at various parts of yourself and find what's not working, so new patterns can emerge by deepening insight and finding pragmatic solutions. I enjoy helping clients improve communication, understand emotions, and create a healthy relationship with themselves and others.