Therapists in Los Angeles County, CA

Are you struggling with relationships, life transitions, and/or getting your life where you want it to be? Are you trying to solve all your problems internally but end up going in circles? Do you turn to friends and family yet feel misunderstood? There is incredible usefulness in talking through your beliefs, problems, and feelings with a psychotherapist who has experience and expertise to understand what you are going through and to help create space for change and growth. Beginning therapy is an empowered step for self and to achieve your goals.

My name is Digna Rivera Woolum. I am a bilingual (Spanish)Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with clients throughout Southern California via telehealth. I specialize in helping adults and older adults who are experiencing symptoms of depression and/or anxiety by implementing various therapeutic techniques.

My name is Herschel R. O'Brien, and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) based in Visalia, California, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with children, adolescents, and adults. I support individual's pursuit of understanding (self and relationship) and reaching their true potential. Through use of eclectic approaches, I support individual's discovery of their uniqueness and support management of depression, anxiety, trauma-related conditions, and impulse control.

Dr. Sarah DeMarco is a Licensed Psychologist in CA, NJ, & NY. Therapy: Using a holistic approach, we will work collaboratively to help you manage burnout, reduce fear and anxiety, perfectionism, or navigating life transitions. Empowerment, self-compassion, and mindfulness will be a foundational aspect of our work. Creating strong and healthy habits and means of coping can be highly supportive for a variety of difficult life experiences and changes.

If you’ve found yourself in the therapist's chair before but are still wrestling with unresolved issues, know that you’re not alone. Maybe you've developed coping strategies, but truly connecting with your emotions remains elusive. Perhaps you find yourself falling into old patterns of self-doubt. Sometimes you wonder if you're even capable of change. If this scenario strikes a chord, I’m here to help. We'll work together to help you cultivate self-compassion and develop a felt-sense of safety. While I incorporate mindfulness, somatic practices, and parts work throughout most of my work, I also recognize that each client is unique.

Hi! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I am a bilingual therapist who strives to improve mental health and promote wellness in BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color), and all communities. My goal in working with individuals is to develop a supportive clinical relationship that can facilitate self-directed growth and healing. I value unwavering support, empathy, and respect. I believe in each person's ability and capacity for change. I strive to provide a safe and supportive environment in which change can occur.

My name is Kyra Dotter. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of California with over 15 years of experience working with individuals, children, and families. My expertise comes from a background in child welfare and forensic investigations. Currently, my area of practice is with individual adults aged 18 and older. What I love most about being an LCSW is helping folks feel unconditionally accepted as human beings whose lives and experiences matter. I use a supportive, humanistic, trauma-sensitive approach while applying elements of Cognitive Behavioral, Solution-Focused, and Dialectical Behavioral models.

Do you feel unsettled in your life? Are you stuck and unsure how to move forward? Are you and your partner continuing to have the same fight? Do you feel like everyone else's needs are taken care of, except for your own? Maybe you're longing for some stability, grappling with a loss, or struggling in a relationship? Life keeps moving and you are overwhelmed and unsure of the best decision to make. Let's connect. I work with couples, teens, creative professionals, new parents, career transitioners, women's health, and people interested in exploring their body image and sexual intimacy in a non-judgemental space.

Childhood trauma can cripple us, it creates overpowering ‘intense’ emotions such as anxiety, depression, and anger when left unattended which begins to create physical symptoms to defend our bodies from the internal wounds. Has there ever been a time in your life where you have experienced this reaction? Are you experiencing these feelings based on current or past trauma from childhood, early teens, adolescence, adulthood, or as a senior? I aim to utilize a variety of actionable techniques to help reduce trauma related symptoms and make lasting changes in life.

I am a license Marriage and family therapist with 20 years of experience. I am trained in multiple Evidence based practices; Functional Family Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Trauma focus Cognitive behavioral therapy and Trauma systems Therapy for adolescent substance abuse.

Having children is the easy part however,raising them to be self-respecting and other respecting, successful individuals is more difficult. Let me be there to assist you on this journey alone, along with your spouse and also children. In addition to parenting and family issues, I work with individuals and couples dealing with early trauma, hostile communication dynamics,healing after infidelity and issues around major life cycle transitions. Children on the spectrum and their sibblings make up a substantial part of my work.

Change can feel overwhelming! A difficult or abusive childhood leaves scars that can have an impact at any time, especially when you're going through major changes or transitions. Old coping mechanisms don't always work as well as they used to and we struggle with life, relationships, and career. We feel anxious, stressed, and unable to cope alone. I can help you change old patterns that frustrate you and no longer work for you.

Do you sometimes feel like a tourist in your own life? Has your career reached a dead-end but you don't know how to make a change? Has your marriage or relationship grown stale or become a fight that never ends? Do thoughts of a better life whisper to you in the midst of depression, anxiety or deep fear? Conflict and getting stuck can be part of living, and sometimes our problems seem like they are updated versions of what plagued us as children and teenagers. What would your life feel and look like if these weren't there?

As a dedicated marriage and family therapist, I specialize in fostering healing and growth within individuals, couples, teens, and families. Guided by empathy and a deep understanding of human relationships, I am committed to providing a safe and supportive space where my clients can explore their challenges, discover their strengths, and cultivate meaningful connections. I specialize in working with individuals, families and teens. My focus primarily being parenting, early child development and teens. I look forward to working with you!

Founded in 1996 by Dr. Ari D. Kalechstein, Executive Mental Health (EMH) is a provider of integrated mental health services, including psychotherapy, neuropsychological assessment, and psychiatric care. EMH offers these services on behalf of patients who experience a wide array of mental health conditions. Our good reputation is based on the capacity of EMH clinicians to forge solid therapeutic relationships with patients, work with them to identify their needs, and to use best practices during the course of treatment.

Life can be very challenging, throwing so many unplanned curve balls at us that sometimes leaves us feeling defeated, unmotivated, and emotionally drained. But what if you could access the keys to happiness? To a healthier mind, body, a happier marriage, and deeper personal satisfaction. Would you grab those keys to unlock the world you have been dreaming about? Or would you say, “No thanks, I’m happy with my job, marriage, and how I feel daily?” But if you say, “No, I need those keys,” I applaud you for being courageous and vulnerable enough to change what isn’t working and learn what will.

There are times when we may experience challenging emotional situations. When these situations arise we can benefit from the support of a person outside of our inner circle of family and friends. Whether you are struggling or you are watching your child struggle, it can take a toll on all aspects of your life. Everyone can benefit from working with a therapist and feeling heard. No problem is too common, severe, or unusual to be explored and healed.

Life is a journey. Sometimes we are climbing mountains and sometimes we are walking through valleys. It is difficult to walk the path alone. It would be my pleasure to walk alongside you, through the uncertainty, the fear, and the despair, into joy and freedom. Whether you're just discovering your spirituality or faith has always been a central part of your life, my faith-based counseling services can help you find guidance through the power of God.

Congratulations for taking action! Sometimes we need to re-write our stories, change directions, or get back on track, before our lives are the way we desire, and more importantly the way we deserve. I offer a compassionate space for individuals to heal from past wounds, stop self-defeating and self-destructive patterns, increase self-awareness so that they may express themselves and make progress in their lives.