In Person Therapists in El Sereno, Los Angeles, CA

As a Woman of Color, I'm very passionate and dedicated towards promoting wellness, healing and recovery. Living in our fast paced world, we often find ourselves feeling empty, depleted, irritable and disconnected. We begin to question life, our existence, and our purpose. My approach is holistic and mindfulness based. I have extensive experience working with diverse communities of color. This has allowed me to understand the mind body connection and how our environments contribute to our dysfunction. I am a bilingual, bi-cultural licensed therapist and graduated from Mt. St. Mary's University.

Hello! I offer my clients extensive experience and specialized training to assist them in their healing journey. I am strengths-based, client-centered, trauma-focused, culturally curious and humble, and knowledgeable about how oppression operates. Having worked for many years with thousands of different people in settings such as individual, community, and hospital levels of care, my practice is grounded in evidence-based paradigms, including neuroscience, sensory-motor therapies, Mindful Self-Compassion, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Harm Reduction.

Perhaps the concept of truly loving yourself feels very foreign to you; you might have tried other types of therapy or read self-help books but still face a harsh, almost relentless, inner critic. I specialize in working with people struggling with: fears of being a burden, the wound of feeling "not enough," self acceptance, and difficulty feeling comfortable in relationships. As well as couples who are seeking: better communication, to break repeated patterns of fighting, increase connection and intimacy, and rekindle what once was.

Hello! I am Dr. Efrain Zepeda. I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Social Worker. In the past 23 years of working as a mental health professional, one important lesson I have learned is that the most powerful therapeutic intervention is found in the interpersonal connection that occurs in the client-therapist relationship. Together we can analyze the past to co-create a new meaning with the goal of achieving healing. I strongly believe that therapy is not about labeling or judging, but rather about personal discovery.

My name is Dominique Thompson, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in San Bernadino, California, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with all ages ranging from children to older adults. I specialize in trauma, stress, anxiety, and depression, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interview Therapy to help my clients make progress and start feeling better.

Welcome. You have started an important search. Finding the right therapist isn’t always easy, and I encourage you to listen to what feels right for you. My work starts with you and what you are looking to address. We will explore the contributing factors to what you want to work on and develop a deeper understanding of your psychological reality. First and foremost, I offer a safe and non-judgmental container for exploration. Nothing is too small or big for this work. My goal is to help you gain insights into your relational and habitual patterns in service of having more agency in your life and being able to feel free to be you.

My name is Erica Velasco. I am a bilingual Latinx Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, who is passionate about creating a space for healing hearts and bodies, through authentic connection. When I'm not working, you will find me in my garden, hanging out at a coffee shop, going on adventures with my family and friends, or working on DIY projects in my home. I identify as first-gen (both my parents immigrated from Mexico), partnered, mother of two humans, various four-legged friends, and too many plant babies to count. My work is rooted in anti-oppressive, trauma informed, holistic, and culturally humble practices.

Hello, my name is Lydia Duarte, LCSW. I am licensed in California with 22 years of professional work experience. Thank you for reaching out to me to seek help. This can be a confusing time for you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy takes courage. I will be with you throughout this journey. We will work together to resolve the problems you’re experiencing. Together we will be developing your treatment plan and diagnosis. As a team, we will work together to resolve your concerns. I’m able to provide a free 15-minute consultation to see if I’m the right therapist for you. I look forward to hearing from you.

Corliss E. Porter, MFT California License 11926. I assist you in identifying your goals and challenges and then use individualized and focused exercises, tools, and resources that help create a healthy, balanced life. My approach includes family-systems theory, somatic (mind-body intervention), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectic behavioral therapy (DBT), trauma resolution, spiritual and positive strength-based, client-centered therapy, and more. I have a varied practice and work with people from 14 years old to folks in their 80s.

My name is Dr. David Shepard, and I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist based in California, and I work with clients statewide via telehealth. I am also a Certified Sex Therapy Informed Professional, and a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional. I work with adults and specialize in anxiety, depression, anger issues, relationship challenges, intimacy/sexual health, life transitions, sexuality/LGBTQ+, and identity/self-esteem issues. My therapeutic approach is integrative, person-centered, multicultural focused, collaborative, and strength based.

Hello! My name is Gladis Romero, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have a passion for accompanying my clients through their journey of redefining their life goals, unlearning patterns and beliefs that no longer serve them, and reaching new heights of self-awareness and self-love. I focus on clients struggling with self-esteem, breakups, anxiety, and dating. I have worked with the TAY population, clients with co-occurring diagnoses, and justice-involved individuals. In this particular setting, I aim to focus my therapy services on clients 18-25 years old.

Do you want to live fearlessly? Do you feel like a rebel? Do you want to feel joy again? Working through holistic lens strengths and relational connection, I enjoy supporting clients on a variety of topics from identity, relationships, poly/kink, parenting, anxiety and family topics. My goal is for you to live a fulfilled and authentic life as you wish. I am honored to hold space and be with you on discovering what that means for you!

I provide therapy to people across the lifespan, from young children to older adults, as well as couples and families. While the methods may change depending on age and circumstance the goals are often similar: to feel understood, to connect, and to grow. I work in a respectful, collaborative and creative way to explore the parts of self that might be contributing to feelings of stagnation and being stuck. I was previously licensed as an Educational and Child Psychologist in the UK and I have extensive experience in schools, working with children, parents and faculty to support student growth and wellbeing.

Hello, I am Dr. Bracha Loren, I am a licensed marriage and family therapist and have been successfully helping individuals and couples with relational and self-esteem issues for over 20 years. I hope to be of help to you too. I typically work with functioning individuals who encounter difficulties asserting and/or expressing themselves appropriately in social situations or at the workplace. I have been helping countless clients who experience anxiety and depression as well. I also help pre-marital and/or cohabitating couples (of all types) improve their relationships with the intent to bring about harmony.

I also focus on the expansion and reorganization of key emotional responses; to help secure a tight bond between you and your partner in hopes of repositioning each partner’s stance during interactions to create new, beneficial interactions in partnerships.

Welcome, my name is Dr. Victoria Bloom, PsyD PSY 30561. After a deep dive into understanding your situation and who you are, I call upon a variety of therapeutic tools tailored to work best for you. I believe we all have access to inner wisdom and with the right tools, support, and guidance we can find it for greater well-being and growth. My aim is to provide a safe environment where clients feel heard, seen, accepted, and supported, and safely challenged when it is of benefit. I want my clients to feel we are a team, and they are empowered along the way.

My name is Esther Kang. I'm a licensed clinical social worker. I seek to create a safe, caring, and supportive environment to support you through your journey of healing. I think it's important to work collaboratively to reduce distress, and emotional pain related to issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship concerns. I primarily use motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, and psychotherapy modalities. I value person-centered and strength-based care.

Hello I’m Ray, a licensed marriage and family therapist with over 25 years of experience in the field. I am passionate about helping people find purpose and partner with you as you set out to live your best life. You may be ready for significant change or just a little change. That's great, and I will meet you where you are at! I am here for you. I specialize in life transitions, spirituality, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. I utilize interventions from a variety of treatment families including CBT, DBT, ACT, motivational interviewing and family systems techniques to affect change according to your individual needs.

My name is Erika Lin and I am a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I believe that who we are today is shaped by our past experiences and relationships. I like to work with my clients to recognize, identify, and change patterns in their lives in order to work towards the life they wish to live! I come from a family systems-based background and I work with clients to identify and make changes in their relationships and environment to achieve long-lasting change. I often utilize a systems approach, such as structural family therapy. I also utilize an emotionally-focused and attachment-based approach to therapy.