Emotionally Focused Therapists in Century City, CA

Are you feeling anxious, sad, angry, stressed, or overwhelmed and unsure on how to feel better? Do you feel like you're not your best self and it's starting to impact your relationships, job, routines etc.? Are you going through a major life transition and you're in need of support? I'm here to help guide you to becoming the best version of yourself. Whether you are looking for a therapist to help you through a difficult life transition, support with a family member struggling with mental illness, or any other challenge big or small, I'm here to support you.

As a psychotherapist I help you sort through your feelings of confusion, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and/or life transitions so you can manage your unique circumstances with more understanding, acceptance and ease.

We all need a little help from time to time to pull ourselves out of our...grief, trauma, depression, confusing thoughts, self criticism, intense feelings, and improve our relationship with ourselves and others. Helping ease your painful moments is the most important work we can accomplish together. Sometimes we just need someone to stand by us, assure us that it's going to be okay and guide us through the tough parts. Please give me a call today, we can see how to work together for a better quality of life.

Here's what I want you to know: You were born ready and able to be happy, and have a satisfying life--that's natures way. And, yet, at any point in life there can be many 'causes & reasons' for life turning in a different direction; and there can be many kinds of 'symptoms & behaviors’ that emerge when things go sideways; and when this occurs, we all can use some support to get back on track. For right now, just know that reaching for support is itself a sign of strength, and is also built into our human nature.

We all have hard times and moments of loneliness, but a good support system helps us be resilient. We all deserve support and care as we work through things, but reaching out to friends and loved ones can be scary. If you're having trouble finding or keeping support and intimacy, or if you feel consumed by fears and low self-esteem, then it can be hard to get the connection and love you deserve. As a marriage and family therapist, I can help. I focus on helping my clients create close, supportive relationships with their loved ones, (and with themselves) so that they have the support they need to overcome challenges and flourish.

I am a Mindfulness and Trauma Resilience trainer who believes success and happiness result from a balanced mindset. Being stuck in unhealthy patterns, failing to accomplish the change we desire, or sustaining the nurturing relationships we deserve are all issues we expect to resolve on our own, but when we can't we feel defeated. Therapy is support that helps unearth our own best solutions while increasing skills and practices that grow fulfillment.

My approach to therapy is relational and authentic. Research suggests ‘successful’ therapy is less about modality than the therapeutic alliance: I offer proven techniques from psychodynamic, CBT, and somatic therapies to help you cultivate what we all want--good feelings that last. If your history includes neglect/abuse or other forms of trauma, you may learn ways to calm your nervous system, tolerate difficult feeling states, and thrive at work and in healthy relationships.

WE OFFER EVENING AND WEEKEND APPOINTMENTS. My goal is to help you improve the quality of your life and make positive changes by reducing your Anxiety, Depression, eliminating stress, Addiction, and gaining back control. You will achieve a much higher quality of life in a safe, exclusive and caring environment. I will support you to discover your inner strength, and develop effective coping skills. You will experience freedom from emotional pain and feel empowered to achieve your goals and dreams. I provide CONCEIRGE care to executives and professionals.

Specializing in short-term CBT and coaching for doctors and lawyers as well as short-term couples coaching. As a high functioning, high achieving professional you may find variability in your interest, energy level, and achievement at work. You may also find some of your personal relationships get less attention than your professional relationships. I work from a strengths and positive psychology model to help you function at your best in all areas of your life.

The disease of "not good enough" infiltrates all aspects of our experience, robbing us of the joyful lives we deserve. We reject parts of ourselves we don’t like in an attempt to change but that usually does not work because self-acceptance, not rejection, is the key to growth and fulfillment. Only by accepting who we are today, can we become the person we want to be tomorrow. I am a licensed psychotherapist working with individuals, couples, and the queer community. I specialize in depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, harmful relationship patterns, and childhood relational trauma.

IS THIS you? Have you missed countless holidays, birthdays, dates and/or vacations? Are your relationships under stress? Do you feel the pressure to preform or be perfect? Have you put your life on hold to be available for work 24/7? Have you spent many years searching for meaning and purpose? Looking to improve your boundaries? Want to be more mindful or work on self esteem? Do you find unhealthy ways to numb out? Do you have life concerns outside of work?

New beginnings can often be disguised as painful endings. I work closely with those who have been through tragic events, suffered childhood abuse, those who have been victimized by others, as well as those who might feel like they have nowhere left to turn. My goal is to help you find your inner strength, and to courageously be free to display it and be proud. I am empathetic to my client’s needs, ambitious to provide support, and offer a nonjudgmental space for you to share and truly be heard.

Feeling anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, lonely, or stuck? Struggling with self-esteem, relationships, motivation, or achieving your goals? We can work together to help you develop insight, understanding, and skills to manage these stressors and grow.

Life’s journey can be overwhelming, laden with worries, stress, and self-doubt. Navigating the complexities of life’s transitions may leave us feeling exhausted, confused, and disconnected. I am dedicated to supporting you during both times of change and times of stagnation. Together we will explore your emotions, embrace your strengths and values, cultivate healthier relationships and connections, and empower you to excel in life.