Relational Therapists in Burbank, CA

A person coming to me may be feeling despondent, depressed, over-anxious & needs a most personal kind of support. He/she may struggle with a life-circumstance change, loneliness, un-remitting sorrow or grief, or confusions of how to manage a change in life-circumstance. People seek me out for help with long-standing emotional problems that have in some way spoiled relationships, or progress in their careers. He/she needs experienced help in learning how to be a more confident and resourceful parent or partner in a relationship or marriage.

My expertise as a therapist is in creating a safe and trusting connection as the foundation of our work. Are you struggling with anxiety, trauma, addiction, depression or multiple issues? Through collaboration, attunement and curiosity, explore the life you want, what interferes with achieving it, and how life experiences influence relational dynamics and perceptions of the world. I support this process of exploration towards a more fulfilling and meaningful life, with healthier connections to self and others. Treatment focus is also on strengths and experiencing a sense of empowerment, resiliency, aliveness and joy in your life!

Of special interest to me are those individuals who have been raised to believe that they are not special, and experience the suffering resulting from focusing more on the needs and feelings of others than their own. I assist my clients in developing their personal boundaries and limitations required to establish their own equal "space" within relationships, and to achieve the necessary freedom from re-enacting their familial role and associated feelings with that role.

The most fascinating and important part of my job as a therapist is how to have a really good conversation. It may sound too simple, but it cuts to the heart of what to expect from therapy. Through good conversation, you experience connection and understanding. When we are understood, difficult feelings change with resulting freedoms to engage life. Trained both as a Marriage and Family therapist and a psychoanalyst, I work with complex relationship issues, divorce and blended families, depression, anxiety, addictions, men's issues, and sexual trauma recovery, and integration of psychology and faith/spirituality.

Are you looking for ways to connect with your inner strengths and resiliency - and to learn skills for coping with life's challenges, disappointments and transitions? Do you want to re-establish a connection with yourself or create healthy communication styles in your dating, friendships, family or marriage relationship? Has the pandemic allowed you to pause and re-evaluate next steps with a new path? In my work at Flourish and the Institute for Girls’ Development, I assist high school seniors, young women and women to find balance and learn ways to cultivate strengths.

My mission is to assist clients on their journey towards finding solutions, purpose, empowerment and achieving personal growth, balance and happiness. I primarily work with adults who are experiencing challenges in coping with anxiety, depression, relational issues, personal transitions and general life stressors. As a whole, my approach to treatment is collaborative, humanistic and eclectic, although some of my areas of influence include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Based Interventions. I take a compassionate and empathic stance where I am committed to tailoring treatment to meet the needs of my clients.

I believe therapy can be a space to facilitate real and meaningful change. My therapeutic style is warm, non-judgmental, engaged and collaborative. I work with couples and individuals dealing with issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, intimacy, life transitions and self esteem. In practice, I help clients to process and explore past experiences, current challenges, and discover unhelpful patterns. My goal is to help clients work towards feeling more secure, motivated, and fulfilled in their lives and relationships.

Hi there! Is your child or adolescent exhibiting symptoms of anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, body image challenges, or interpersonal challenges? Are you concerned these challenges are impacting their ability to thrive? I am a licensed psychologist trained in working with children, adolescents, and their parents, and I am here to help! I approach my work from a relational perspective, meaning I prioritize the therapeutic relationship, as it is the vessel that allows for growth and change. From there, I utilize conversation, art, play, and more to support skill-building, resilience development, and insight.

Therapy is truly a unique process for each person. As a therapist, I believe in building a strong therapeutic relationship with my clients. My approaches are varied and individualized for each client, at the core I believe in taking a relational and client centered approach as my foundation for all my clients. I view myself as a guide in your processing of thoughts and feelings and take great pride in holding space for my clients when they are not feeling their best and really need that unbiased viewpoint. Therapy can get tough at times, it can feel worse before it gets better. Trust the process, I've seen the power of healing!

Years ago, on my 30th birthday, I walked home from my party alone. I had a great night with friends, flirted with a girl at the bar, but I had a feeling, a gnawing sensation, that there was something better out there. I had a vague feeling that what I needed was a loving partnership, and it was up to me to prioritize finding it. Eventually I found my way to therapy, and with a nurturing but challenging therapist, I began to realize how I defended myself from the intimacy I wanted. It was the most humbling and most rewarding thing I've ever done.

Whether you are grappling with challenges in your life or seeking to enhance your psychological well-being, having the support and guidance of a therapist can often be helpful. I applaud your taking this step and thank you for looking at my service description. With over 40 years of experience as a psychologist, I offer deep listening, clinical knowledge, and practical directions to help you improve your psychological wellness and further your personal fulfillment.

Welcome, I'm glad you're here. I specialize in working with anxiety, relationship issues, and couples. If you're here because you feel anxious, I'd like to name that there's plenty to be anxious about in the modern world! I focus on helping you develop skills to regulate when anxiety feels overwhelming, and on parsing out what's in or out of our control. If you're in a relationship, maybe you're tired of getting stuck in what feels like the same fight again and again. Using EFT, I love helping couples understand each other on a deeper level, and break out of feeling stuck.

With almost a decade of experience practicing in California, my passion is focused on supporting the mental health and creative endeavors of actors, writers, directors, producers, musicians, and all entertainment professionals. Employing a blend of evidence-based modalities, including cbt and solution focused approaches as well as mindfulness practices, I create a safe space for clients to explore their creativity while addressing psychological barriers, relational and interpersonal issues, and the unique stressors associated with working professionally in entertainment, to empower them to reach their goals and achieve success.

For many of us, the challenges we face in our daily lives can be overwhelming, no matter what form they take. We find ourselves repeating the same unhealthy patterns, yet struggle to understand why. After a while we begin to lose trust in our judgement and grow distant from our intuition, finding it difficult to identify our own guiding voice. So we learn to cope through any means possible, which often emulate ways we have learned to protect ourselves. We find ways to run from the pain and our internal shame through substance use, unhealthy relationships, and other self-destructive behaviors.

Living in a world as beautiful and broken as ours often involves unexpected twists and turns. I help clients of all ages manage anxiety and stress, navigate life transitions, employ healthy boundaries, and effectively communicate their needs. Some of my clients feel stuck in the stuff of life. Others are experiencing significant professional, academic, or relational stress. Many come seeking greater understanding of their stories and attachment patterns. What they all hold in common is that they are simply, and profoundly, human.

Dealing with infidelity or other type of broken trust? Whether you're going through this alone or with your partner, I'm here to help you sort things out and find healing. I've worked with both those who cheated and those who were hurt, so I get how complicated relationships can be. Figuring out why things happened can make talking and connecting easier. I've written three books about infidelity. I have clear strategies tailored to get you through to the other side of the pain and doubt.

Does your home environment feel tense or like you're "walking on eggshells?" Have you experienced pain, loss of or separation by a close family member or friend? Does parenting your children seem overwhelming and like a never ending battle? Do you wish these relationships would just get better?

I assist teens and adults who may be battling anxiety, depression, burnout, stress, low self-esteem, or people-pleasing tendencies. My clients seek to be empowered with a sense of agency and autonomy to become the catalyst of change in their lives. I will ensure to create a safe environment that is conducive to growth and healing. Together, we can increase self-awareness and insight, explore repeating patterns, and examine the values that you determine to be important to build a fuller, more meaningful life.

Something feels off. You’re a pro at people pleasing. At sensing what others want without even meaning to be so good at it. But you have wants, desires, goals, boundaries, too! It hurts to invisible-ize yourself. Hiding who you are and what you really need is isolating. They say to trust your gut but why does it end up feeling like your gut's the defective one? (Hint: It isn't. I repeat: it is not defective!)