Female Therapists in Atwater Village, Los Angeles, CA
Julia Gallucci
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Atwater Village, Los Angeles, CA 90039
I offer compassionate support to individuals of all ages struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and relationship challenges. I have extensive experience treating OCD in adults and children and supporting neurodivergent children and their families. In my role as a parent coach, I equip parents with tools and strategies to enhance their child's emotional well-being and build resilience.
I offer compassionate support to individuals of all ages struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and relationship challenges. I have extensive experience treating OCD in adults and children and supporting neurodivergent children and their families. In my role as a parent coach, I equip parents with tools and strategies to enhance their child's emotional well-being and build resilience.
Micha Thomas
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, ACC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atwater Village, Los Angeles, CA 90039
I believe we all possess what we need for wholeness, yet through a lot of self-help in the zeitgeist right now we’re asked to move the ground of our own being and follow formulas instead of trust the process & our intuition. Through our therapeutic relationship you bring your healing aptitude forward, and we establish a safe space where wounds, old stories, traumas, and any ways life has tamed you can be tended. The process of rewilding your soul and spirit and stepping into a new state of consciousness can be challenging and present with some pain and discomfort. I meet you lovingly, with an empowering & heart-centered approach.
I believe we all possess what we need for wholeness, yet through a lot of self-help in the zeitgeist right now we’re asked to move the ground of our own being and follow formulas instead of trust the process & our intuition. Through our therapeutic relationship you bring your healing aptitude forward, and we establish a safe space where wounds, old stories, traumas, and any ways life has tamed you can be tended. The process of rewilding your soul and spirit and stepping into a new state of consciousness can be challenging and present with some pain and discomfort. I meet you lovingly, with an empowering & heart-centered approach.
Teryn Leaper
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Atwater Village, Los Angeles, CA 90039 (Online Only)
You’re not crazy. You’re not a burden. You’re not weak. You’re human. And as humans, we are constantly growing, changing, and evolving. Life is full of transitions—whether it’s navigating the end of a relationship, coping with the loss of a loved one, adjusting to a career change, or learning to communicate more effectively with those around you. No matter where you are in life, therapy provides a safe, supportive space to focus on yourself and your personal growth.
You’re not crazy. You’re not a burden. You’re not weak. You’re human. And as humans, we are constantly growing, changing, and evolving. Life is full of transitions—whether it’s navigating the end of a relationship, coping with the loss of a loved one, adjusting to a career change, or learning to communicate more effectively with those around you. No matter where you are in life, therapy provides a safe, supportive space to focus on yourself and your personal growth.
Saba Harouni Lurie
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Atwater Village, Los Angeles, CA 90039
Are you ready to try something different? Life, and the changes that come with it, can be really difficult at times, especially in this modern age. Does this sound familiar? You wake up one morning and it just feels too difficult to get yourself going. You are watching your friends go through life events while you feel like you're still trying to figure things out. You find yourself crying while driving your car, and you can't explain why. You are constantly arguing with a loved one and you just can't stop.
Are you ready to try something different? Life, and the changes that come with it, can be really difficult at times, especially in this modern age. Does this sound familiar? You wake up one morning and it just feels too difficult to get yourself going. You are watching your friends go through life events while you feel like you're still trying to figure things out. You find yourself crying while driving your car, and you can't explain why. You are constantly arguing with a loved one and you just can't stop.
Sarah A Goldberg
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Atwater Village, Los Angeles, CA 90027
My practice focuses on women's issues, creative blocks, young people, phase of life/career issues, feelings of isolation, social anxiety, trauma and sexuality issues.
I help people who are dealing with: Job stress; heavy feelings surrounding break-ups; artists who have lost their spark and want to find it again-who are navigating between commercial pressures and the ability to have their true voices heard. Intimacy issues, trauma, and love & sex addiction issues as well as other addictive issues are a specialty. My goal is to create a supportive, non-judgmental space for you to unpack difficult feelings and to help facilitate emotional healing.
My practice focuses on women's issues, creative blocks, young people, phase of life/career issues, feelings of isolation, social anxiety, trauma and sexuality issues.
I help people who are dealing with: Job stress; heavy feelings surrounding break-ups; artists who have lost their spark and want to find it again-who are navigating between commercial pressures and the ability to have their true voices heard. Intimacy issues, trauma, and love & sex addiction issues as well as other addictive issues are a specialty. My goal is to create a supportive, non-judgmental space for you to unpack difficult feelings and to help facilitate emotional healing.
Chauney Peck
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, ATR
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Atwater Village, Los Angeles, CA 90039
Are you creative, a perfectionist, or do you work in a high-stress position? On paper, things look good. But on the inside, it’s a different story. Many high-achievers and creatives can get lost in survival mode, straying far from our basic requirements and deep desires. This can be caused by many things including unconscious unmet needs, cultural norms, or old wounds. Fortunately, there is a safe and gentle way out. I help people reconnect their minds, bodies, and emotions. Over time, my clients become skilled at trusting others, being proactive, and aligning with an authentic version of themselves.
Are you creative, a perfectionist, or do you work in a high-stress position? On paper, things look good. But on the inside, it’s a different story. Many high-achievers and creatives can get lost in survival mode, straying far from our basic requirements and deep desires. This can be caused by many things including unconscious unmet needs, cultural norms, or old wounds. Fortunately, there is a safe and gentle way out. I help people reconnect their minds, bodies, and emotions. Over time, my clients become skilled at trusting others, being proactive, and aligning with an authentic version of themselves.
Lilit Arutyunyan
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atwater Village, Los Angeles, CA 90039
Life is about feeling connected, sharing in the joys and sorrows, and striving for something better, a better you. Therapy is a place where you can share and explore the challenges and achievements that make each of us an individual. I believe that forming a safe, non-judgmental relationship is fundamental to therapy and what guides the healing process. We work together in order to gain insight and learn healthy coping skills in managing challenges faced and the feelings associated with them. I believe that the most difficult job is working on ourselves but it is also the most rewarding.
Life is about feeling connected, sharing in the joys and sorrows, and striving for something better, a better you. Therapy is a place where you can share and explore the challenges and achievements that make each of us an individual. I believe that forming a safe, non-judgmental relationship is fundamental to therapy and what guides the healing process. We work together in order to gain insight and learn healthy coping skills in managing challenges faced and the feelings associated with them. I believe that the most difficult job is working on ourselves but it is also the most rewarding.
Shana B. Diskant
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CBIS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Atwater Village, Los Angeles, CA 90039
A client once told me, "If you have someone to whom you are willing to confess the foolish things you do, then count yourself among the blessed." Life can be hard, let's talk it out together. I understand that choosing a therapist is a difficult decision. Being a good match to your specific needs is important to me. My goal is to make the process as comfortable, safe, and simple as possible. Therapy is a collaborative process and I want to be on your team.
A client once told me, "If you have someone to whom you are willing to confess the foolish things you do, then count yourself among the blessed." Life can be hard, let's talk it out together. I understand that choosing a therapist is a difficult decision. Being a good match to your specific needs is important to me. My goal is to make the process as comfortable, safe, and simple as possible. Therapy is a collaborative process and I want to be on your team.
Becky (Mary Rebecca) Schomaker
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, IFECMHS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Atwater Village, Los Angeles, CA 90039
I specialize in treating anxiety, stress, trauma, relationship difficulties, and behavioral problems. When overwhelming experiences leave their mark, it can be hard to know where to turn for help. Memories, fears, distress, and anger take over and damage our relationships. Parenting becomes fraught with tension. Children lose control, resulting in tantrums and behavior problems. By understanding the root of your distress, I can help you or your family find new ways to cope.
I specialize in treating anxiety, stress, trauma, relationship difficulties, and behavioral problems. When overwhelming experiences leave their mark, it can be hard to know where to turn for help. Memories, fears, distress, and anger take over and damage our relationships. Parenting becomes fraught with tension. Children lose control, resulting in tantrums and behavior problems. By understanding the root of your distress, I can help you or your family find new ways to cope.
Cymbeline Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atwater Village, Los Angeles, CA 90039
Associate Internships: BHC Alhambra Psychiatric Hospital & The Women's Clinic & Family Counseling Center.
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) who values the individuality of each patient and their needs within the context of universal human fears, existential and terrestrial. In other words, if you're tired of the old tapes in your head, we will be able to address this in session. I specialize in addressing anxiety, depression, eating disorders & relationship challenges in individual & couples therapy. I use EMDR as a modality for trauma work combined with humanistic existential psychology, DBT and mindfulness . I trust in the therapeutic process and I'm passionate about facilitating change with my clients.
Associate Internships: BHC Alhambra Psychiatric Hospital & The Women's Clinic & Family Counseling Center.
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) who values the individuality of each patient and their needs within the context of universal human fears, existential and terrestrial. In other words, if you're tired of the old tapes in your head, we will be able to address this in session. I specialize in addressing anxiety, depression, eating disorders & relationship challenges in individual & couples therapy. I use EMDR as a modality for trauma work combined with humanistic existential psychology, DBT and mindfulness . I trust in the therapeutic process and I'm passionate about facilitating change with my clients.
Grazel Garcia Psychotherapy & Associates
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Atwater Village, Los Angeles, CA 90039
Our team of clinicians specialize in working with couples from all types of relationships including those who are in a CNM, mono-poly, polyfidelity relationships, interracial/intercultural couples, neurodivergent relationships, etc. We also specialize in working with folks who are from the BDSM and kink population. We offer neurological testing for Autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, cognitive dysfunction and brain injuries, etc. Our main population comes from the entertainment and sports industry, public figures, including folks that hold high position jobs.
Our team of clinicians specialize in working with couples from all types of relationships including those who are in a CNM, mono-poly, polyfidelity relationships, interracial/intercultural couples, neurodivergent relationships, etc. We also specialize in working with folks who are from the BDSM and kink population. We offer neurological testing for Autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, cognitive dysfunction and brain injuries, etc. Our main population comes from the entertainment and sports industry, public figures, including folks that hold high position jobs.
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Sandra Drews
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Verified Verified
Atwater Village, Los Angeles, CA 90039
Do you find yourself repeating unhealthy patterns of behavior and spiraling downward? Do you feel lonely? Are you feeling confused and dissatisfied with your life? I am here to help you gain self confidence and explore options to enhance your life. Together we will learn more about you so that you can feel more in charge.
Do you find yourself repeating unhealthy patterns of behavior and spiraling downward? Do you feel lonely? Are you feeling confused and dissatisfied with your life? I am here to help you gain self confidence and explore options to enhance your life. Together we will learn more about you so that you can feel more in charge.
Angela Gee
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Atwater Village, Los Angeles, CA 90039
Are you looking for a safe space to share your feelings; to better understand your emotional self? If you are experiencing relationship problems, feel stuck or blocked, anxious or depressed, we can work together to understand these issues. Sometimes we know that things don't feel right, but can't put our finger on it. Through guided exploration, we can discover underlying causes for these feelings, and develop a more authentic connection with ourselves and with others. I work with individuals, couples, families, and adolescents.
Are you looking for a safe space to share your feelings; to better understand your emotional self? If you are experiencing relationship problems, feel stuck or blocked, anxious or depressed, we can work together to understand these issues. Sometimes we know that things don't feel right, but can't put our finger on it. Through guided exploration, we can discover underlying causes for these feelings, and develop a more authentic connection with ourselves and with others. I work with individuals, couples, families, and adolescents.
Laura Kahwaji Psy.D., Clinical Psychologist
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Atwater Village, Los Angeles, CA 90039
Waitlist for new clients
My goal as a therapist is to create a safe space for you to freely express your thoughts and feelings about life's complexities. Together we will work on making changes to benefit your life. I believe everyone is capable of change, but does not know how or want to put in the work. I want to motivate you to succeed at creating the life that you want. I often tell people that looking for a therapist is like finding the right pair of shoes, sometimes you get lucky on that first try and other times you need to keep looking. Please don't hesitate to call me.
My goal as a therapist is to create a safe space for you to freely express your thoughts and feelings about life's complexities. Together we will work on making changes to benefit your life. I believe everyone is capable of change, but does not know how or want to put in the work. I want to motivate you to succeed at creating the life that you want. I often tell people that looking for a therapist is like finding the right pair of shoes, sometimes you get lucky on that first try and other times you need to keep looking. Please don't hesitate to call me.
Kathryn Nunez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Atwater Village, Los Angeles, CA 90039 (Online Only)
I think Leo McGarry says it best in an episode of The West Wing - A doctor passes by & the guy shouts up, "Hey you! Can you help me out?" The doctor writes a prescription, throws it down in the hole, & moves on. Then a priest comes along & the guy shouts up, "Father, I'm down in this hole; can you help me out?" The priest writes out a prayer, throws it down in the hole, & moves on. Then a friend walks by. "Hey, Joe, it's me. Can ya help me out?" The friend jumps in the hole. Our guy says, "Are ya stupid? Now we're both down here." The friend says, "Yeah, but I've been down here before & I know the way out."
I think Leo McGarry says it best in an episode of The West Wing - A doctor passes by & the guy shouts up, "Hey you! Can you help me out?" The doctor writes a prescription, throws it down in the hole, & moves on. Then a priest comes along & the guy shouts up, "Father, I'm down in this hole; can you help me out?" The priest writes out a prayer, throws it down in the hole, & moves on. Then a friend walks by. "Hey, Joe, it's me. Can ya help me out?" The friend jumps in the hole. Our guy says, "Are ya stupid? Now we're both down here." The friend says, "Yeah, but I've been down here before & I know the way out."
Tyler Ann Howard
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Atwater Village, Los Angeles, CA 90039 (Online Only)
Dr. Tyler Howard treats individuals from diverse backgrounds with a variety of challenges. Issues range from depression, anxiety, panic, traumatic-stress, relationship conflict, difficulties related to gender and sexual identity, privilege, oppression, multi-generational and social trauma, grief and loss, alcoholism, addiction, compulsive behaviors, attention-deficit, major life transitions, history of complex trauma, child abuse, and attachment disorders.
Dr. Tyler Howard treats individuals from diverse backgrounds with a variety of challenges. Issues range from depression, anxiety, panic, traumatic-stress, relationship conflict, difficulties related to gender and sexual identity, privilege, oppression, multi-generational and social trauma, grief and loss, alcoholism, addiction, compulsive behaviors, attention-deficit, major life transitions, history of complex trauma, child abuse, and attachment disorders.
Aurisha Smolarski
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Atwater Village, Los Angeles, CA 90039
You can and will thrive in your relationships, creativity and career. I help individuals, couples and co-parents navigate and heal from the complexities and messiness life brings. Couples: Develop more effective communication and conflict resolution; increase intimacy, trust, and mutual care; learn to navigate transitions and life stressors as a team. Individuals: Explore and release unhelpful patterns and fears; resolve trauma, anxiety, become more secure and make authentic and meaningful choices. Co-Parenting: I will help you get from conflict to cooperation and become a successful co-parenting team so your kids can thrive.
You can and will thrive in your relationships, creativity and career. I help individuals, couples and co-parents navigate and heal from the complexities and messiness life brings. Couples: Develop more effective communication and conflict resolution; increase intimacy, trust, and mutual care; learn to navigate transitions and life stressors as a team. Individuals: Explore and release unhelpful patterns and fears; resolve trauma, anxiety, become more secure and make authentic and meaningful choices. Co-Parenting: I will help you get from conflict to cooperation and become a successful co-parenting team so your kids can thrive.
Shlomit Yelin-Arber
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Atwater Village, Los Angeles, CA 90039
If you are reading this, I can only assume that you have been thinking about starting therapy for a while, but keep putting it off. The hardest part is making that first phone call. It requires us to acknowledge that our life is not where we wanted it to be.
If you are reading this, I can only assume that you have been thinking about starting therapy for a while, but keep putting it off. The hardest part is making that first phone call. It requires us to acknowledge that our life is not where we wanted it to be.
Aghavni Ava Williams
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Atwater Village, Los Angeles, CA 90039 (Online Only)
Seeking help is half the battle and I can guide you through the rest of the journey. I work with clients to provide a safe space to address a variety of issues ranging from trauma, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, shame, self-esteem, parenting and relationship difficulties. Together we can develop a new narrative about yourself and your potential while addressing past traumas and developing coping strategies to manage current and future challenges.
Seeking help is half the battle and I can guide you through the rest of the journey. I work with clients to provide a safe space to address a variety of issues ranging from trauma, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, shame, self-esteem, parenting and relationship difficulties. Together we can develop a new narrative about yourself and your potential while addressing past traumas and developing coping strategies to manage current and future challenges.
Anna (Alysse) Fuchs
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atwater Village, Los Angeles, CA 90039
Are you willing to be honest with yourself and try to trust me? If so, I'm ready to see if we are the right fit and to get to work to help you meet your goals. If you're experiencing anxiety, be it in social situations, about existential fears like the climate, or generally in various facets of your life, let's manage it together. I am also familiar with the heaviness and seeming intractability of depression and have successfully worked with clients to find a path through it. I have personal experiences with grief, and I feel honored to accompany anyone who finds themselves in the trenches of loss.
Are you willing to be honest with yourself and try to trust me? If so, I'm ready to see if we are the right fit and to get to work to help you meet your goals. If you're experiencing anxiety, be it in social situations, about existential fears like the climate, or generally in various facets of your life, let's manage it together. I am also familiar with the heaviness and seeming intractability of depression and have successfully worked with clients to find a path through it. I have personal experiences with grief, and I feel honored to accompany anyone who finds themselves in the trenches of loss.
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.