Emotionally Focused Therapists in Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA
Megan Williams
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA 90038
Her therapeutic approach seamlessly integrates elements of CBT, TF-CBT, EFT, SFT, Narrative Therapy, and other modalities to create a unique therapeutic experience.
Megan is a dedicated advocate for marginalized communities, committed to creating a safe and empowering space for individuals to explore their journeys toward healing and self-discovery. She believes that every person has the capacity and deserves the opportunity to heal, and that through compassionate insight, stigma reduction, and unconditional acceptance, individuals can develop new tools to live more authentically and vulnerably. With experience working at a community clinic in Los Angeles, Megan has honed her skills in supporting diverse populations, from children to adults, couples, and families.
Her therapeutic approach seamlessly integrates elements of CBT, TF-CBT, EFT, SFT, Narrative Therapy, and other modalities to create a unique therapeutic experience.
Megan is a dedicated advocate for marginalized communities, committed to creating a safe and empowering space for individuals to explore their journeys toward healing and self-discovery. She believes that every person has the capacity and deserves the opportunity to heal, and that through compassionate insight, stigma reduction, and unconditional acceptance, individuals can develop new tools to live more authentically and vulnerably. With experience working at a community clinic in Los Angeles, Megan has honed her skills in supporting diverse populations, from children to adults, couples, and families.
Alayna Nowlin
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA 90028 (Online Only)
I use Internal Family Systems theory (IFS), Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Attachment Therapy, and Narrative Therapy, to name a few.
I have experience working with individuals, couples and families of all ages and backgrounds looking to improve their quality of life. My approach to therapy is holistic and combines a wide range of therapeutic theories and modalities to ensure that my clients feel safe and understood whilst also being challenged to grow. I invite my clients to bring all issues into session, many of which include anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, trauma, relational issues, identity issues, sexuality, and substance abuse.
I use Internal Family Systems theory (IFS), Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Attachment Therapy, and Narrative Therapy, to name a few.
I have experience working with individuals, couples and families of all ages and backgrounds looking to improve their quality of life. My approach to therapy is holistic and combines a wide range of therapeutic theories and modalities to ensure that my clients feel safe and understood whilst also being challenged to grow. I invite my clients to bring all issues into session, many of which include anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, trauma, relational issues, identity issues, sexuality, and substance abuse.
Bobbie Emetu
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, PhD, MPH, MA
Verified Verified
Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA 90028 (Online Only)
Bobbie (she, her) is an affirming associate therapist that aims to create a safer and supportive space for clients to explore their concerns and work towards their goals. She values and respects the diversity of sexual and gender identities, as well as the inclusivity of all people. Bobbie has experience in sex therapy; sexual health and functioning; sexual abuse and sexual trauma; LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy; gender affirming therapy; couples therapy; emotionally focused therapy; polyamory, non-monogamy, and non-traditional relationship configurations; in addition to kink and BDSM.
Bobbie (she, her) is an affirming associate therapist that aims to create a safer and supportive space for clients to explore their concerns and work towards their goals. She values and respects the diversity of sexual and gender identities, as well as the inclusivity of all people. Bobbie has experience in sex therapy; sexual health and functioning; sexual abuse and sexual trauma; LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy; gender affirming therapy; couples therapy; emotionally focused therapy; polyamory, non-monogamy, and non-traditional relationship configurations; in addition to kink and BDSM.
Rhonda B Bernstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CST, CSAT
Verified Verified
Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA 90046 (Online Only)
I'm a licensed clinical social worker with over 30 years of clinical experience helping clients with a variety of issues including relational problems, trauma, depression, stress and anxiety disorders, life transitions, low self-esteem, partner betrayal, substance abuse, sexual dysfunction, and compulsive behaviors. My therapy is client-centered, strengths-based and solution-focused.
I'm a licensed clinical social worker with over 30 years of clinical experience helping clients with a variety of issues including relational problems, trauma, depression, stress and anxiety disorders, life transitions, low self-esteem, partner betrayal, substance abuse, sexual dysfunction, and compulsive behaviors. My therapy is client-centered, strengths-based and solution-focused.
Ben C Bernstein
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
19 Endorsed
Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA 90026
I use attachment-focused EMDR, Buddhist philosophy, EFT, and IFS to inform my relational approach.
Years ago, on my 30th birthday, I walked home from the party alone. I had a great night with friends, flirted with a girl at the bar, but I had 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 had defended myself from the intimacy I wanted. It was a humbling, scary and deeply rewarding journey.
I use attachment-focused EMDR, Buddhist philosophy, EFT, and IFS to inform my relational approach.
Years ago, on my 30th birthday, I walked home from the party alone. I had a great night with friends, flirted with a girl at the bar, but I had 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 had defended myself from the intimacy I wanted. It was a humbling, scary and deeply rewarding journey.
Jenna Smith-Soper
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA 90028
My name is Jenna Smith and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based out of San Diego, California. I have experience working with adolescents and young adults and specialize in anger management, depression, anxiety, stress management, and post-traumatic stress disorder. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Individual Therapy to support my clients in understanding their thoughts, emotions, and attachment wounds in order to heal and grow.
My name is Jenna Smith and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based out of San Diego, California. I have experience working with adolescents and young adults and specialize in anger management, depression, anxiety, stress management, and post-traumatic stress disorder. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Individual Therapy to support my clients in understanding their thoughts, emotions, and attachment wounds in order to heal and grow.
Dr. DeAndrea Knight
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA 90028 (Online Only)
I offer attachment-based, emotionally focused, experiential, person-centered therapy for individuals and couples.
Hi! I am so happy you are here and I am even more excited to work with you. My goal is to assist you with healing from stress, worry, fear, sadness, regret, anger, guilt, self-neglect, trauma, and relationship issues. My goal is to help eliminate limiting thoughts and beliefs, increase emotional intelligence, and fully heal from difficult life circumstances. Most importantly, my goal is to help you best understand yourself and improve relationships, whether romantic, friendships, and/or family relationships. My goal is to help you heal and transcend past hurt and trauma in order to create the life you've always wanted.
I offer attachment-based, emotionally focused, experiential, person-centered therapy for individuals and couples.
Hi! I am so happy you are here and I am even more excited to work with you. My goal is to assist you with healing from stress, worry, fear, sadness, regret, anger, guilt, self-neglect, trauma, and relationship issues. My goal is to help eliminate limiting thoughts and beliefs, increase emotional intelligence, and fully heal from difficult life circumstances. Most importantly, my goal is to help you best understand yourself and improve relationships, whether romantic, friendships, and/or family relationships. My goal is to help you heal and transcend past hurt and trauma in order to create the life you've always wanted.
Stephanie Saari
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
13 Endorsed
Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA 90038
Are you and your partner stuck in a cycle of conflict that repeats over and over.... leaving you both feeling disconnected, frustrated and alone? As a Certified Emotionally Focused Therapist and Supervisor, I use the most effective form of couples therapy, to help you to improve communication, stop your cycle of conflict, and build more trust, intimacy and connection.
Are you and your partner stuck in a cycle of conflict that repeats over and over.... leaving you both feeling disconnected, frustrated and alone? As a Certified Emotionally Focused Therapist and Supervisor, I use the most effective form of couples therapy, to help you to improve communication, stop your cycle of conflict, and build more trust, intimacy and connection.
Leah Z. Kaufman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA 90046
I use a combination of talk therapy, EMDR, mindful self-compassion, and tapping ( EFT), depending on my client's individual needs.
You might be going through a difficult life transition, experiencing relationship problems, or feeling overwhelmed and unable manage your stress. Therapy is a wonderful opportunity to work with someone who will provide you with the support and tools you need to create change, feeling more insightful, aware, and grounded. I have extensive experience helping individuals and couples work on finding/maintaining healthy, satisfying relationships. I aid my clients in recognizing the way their past experiences, neurotypes, and relationships shape the way they see themselves, affect their emotional well-being, and how they relate to others.
I use a combination of talk therapy, EMDR, mindful self-compassion, and tapping ( EFT), depending on my client's individual needs.
You might be going through a difficult life transition, experiencing relationship problems, or feeling overwhelmed and unable manage your stress. Therapy is a wonderful opportunity to work with someone who will provide you with the support and tools you need to create change, feeling more insightful, aware, and grounded. I have extensive experience helping individuals and couples work on finding/maintaining healthy, satisfying relationships. I aid my clients in recognizing the way their past experiences, neurotypes, and relationships shape the way they see themselves, affect their emotional well-being, and how they relate to others.
Tracey Horwitz
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA 90046 (Online Only)
I work from an emotionally focused perspective, utilizing Narrative and Psychodynamic theoretical approaches tailored to meet each client's needs.
Living with guilt, worry, and irritability can be exhausting. A sense of overwhelm that feels inescapable. Perhaps you feel disconnected from yourself and those around you, and you aren't sure why. You are tired of doing it all for everyone, all of the time, and making it look easy. Juggling relationships, a job, a family, and much more can be challenging. I can support and guide your journey toward a more calm and peaceful inner world. My ideal client is someone who comes to therapy with an open mind and a willingness to explore and work through their struggles.
I work from an emotionally focused perspective, utilizing Narrative and Psychodynamic theoretical approaches tailored to meet each client's needs.
Living with guilt, worry, and irritability can be exhausting. A sense of overwhelm that feels inescapable. Perhaps you feel disconnected from yourself and those around you, and you aren't sure why. You are tired of doing it all for everyone, all of the time, and making it look easy. Juggling relationships, a job, a family, and much more can be challenging. I can support and guide your journey toward a more calm and peaceful inner world. My ideal client is someone who comes to therapy with an open mind and a willingness to explore and work through their struggles.
Taylor Poppmeier
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA 90046
I have additional training as a couples therapist in Emotional Focused Therapy ( EFT).
Therapy is about compassion, vulnerability, and connection; it can also be about pushing yourself toward growth, creating change, and evolving into who you want to be. I would love to work with you to identify areas of potential and develop a path to success. I use a direct approach to build a real relationship with you. I don't shy away from difficult topics. Making a big leap can be daunting but finding fulfillment is worth the jump. I focus on individuals facing big life changes. As a Tricare provider and the child of a retired service member, I understand the unique stressors faced by the military community and their families.
I have additional training as a couples therapist in Emotional Focused Therapy ( EFT).
Therapy is about compassion, vulnerability, and connection; it can also be about pushing yourself toward growth, creating change, and evolving into who you want to be. I would love to work with you to identify areas of potential and develop a path to success. I use a direct approach to build a real relationship with you. I don't shy away from difficult topics. Making a big leap can be daunting but finding fulfillment is worth the jump. I focus on individuals facing big life changes. As a Tricare provider and the child of a retired service member, I understand the unique stressors faced by the military community and their families.
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I am a Licensed Marriage And Family Therapist (RN:133405). I obtained my master’s degree in Marriage And Family Therapy from Touro University Worldwide with summa cum laude. Throughout my career I have worked with children, adolescents, adults, parents, and elders. I believe in tailoring my approach to best suit you and your needs. I draw from a variety of evidence-based modalities such as CBT, DBT, Exposure Therapy, EFT.
Roger Kaufman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA 90028 (Online Only)
I offer you the opportunity to refocus on what matters most: love, creativity, purpose, ecstasy—or whichever aspects of living you find most compelling! Together, we can bring warm compassion to the parts of the self that feel most broken, rejected, or embarrassing, and we can celebrate and integrate your most exuberant peak experiences. I am eager to help you make choices that support your healing and move you closer to your most cherished goals and dreams. I will shape my approach to carefully meet your needs, and will do everything in my power to nurture the full flowering of your distinctive individuality and fulfillment.
I offer you the opportunity to refocus on what matters most: love, creativity, purpose, ecstasy—or whichever aspects of living you find most compelling! Together, we can bring warm compassion to the parts of the self that feel most broken, rejected, or embarrassing, and we can celebrate and integrate your most exuberant peak experiences. I am eager to help you make choices that support your healing and move you closer to your most cherished goals and dreams. I will shape my approach to carefully meet your needs, and will do everything in my power to nurture the full flowering of your distinctive individuality and fulfillment.
Tammi L Collins
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA 90028 (Online Only)
Life can be inherently stressful. We often feel trapped by our own circumstances, voiceless in our relationships and powerless to significant change in our lives. We even convince ourselves that if we just wait a little while longer, the problem might go away. Well first let me start by saying that, therapy is best sought when we realize and acknowledge that we are struggling. So I want to acknowledge the first step that you’ve taken in the healing process, which is taking the time to visit my page today.
Life can be inherently stressful. We often feel trapped by our own circumstances, voiceless in our relationships and powerless to significant change in our lives. We even convince ourselves that if we just wait a little while longer, the problem might go away. Well first let me start by saying that, therapy is best sought when we realize and acknowledge that we are struggling. So I want to acknowledge the first step that you’ve taken in the healing process, which is taking the time to visit my page today.
Lana Cohen
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA 90028
You're feeling depressed, isolated, frustrated and angry with the state of the world. And yet you're still expected to keep up with overwhelming pressures and demands of day to day life. It can feel impossible. All this stress can cause us to lose sight of what’s important and end up stuck in the same unhelpful patterns in our work, our relationships, and our own thoughts. But it doesn't have to be this way. What if you could get back in touch with your hopes, dreams, and desires? I work with clients struggling with bipolar disorder or depression, job and career stress, loneliness, and relationship conflicts.
You're feeling depressed, isolated, frustrated and angry with the state of the world. And yet you're still expected to keep up with overwhelming pressures and demands of day to day life. It can feel impossible. All this stress can cause us to lose sight of what’s important and end up stuck in the same unhelpful patterns in our work, our relationships, and our own thoughts. But it doesn't have to be this way. What if you could get back in touch with your hopes, dreams, and desires? I work with clients struggling with bipolar disorder or depression, job and career stress, loneliness, and relationship conflicts.
Vimmi Jaggi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MFA, MA
Verified Verified
Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA 90028 (Online Only)
I am glad you're looking for therapy support in times that are drastically impacted by the capitalist mindset & inequality. Life’s external factors, like stress and trauma experiences including but not limited to childhood abuse, physical abuse, intimate partner violence, sexual assaults, racial and social trauma as well as anti-LGBTQ+ policies take a toll on our life. These may show up as fatigue, sadness, anxiety, overthinking, thoughts of self-harm, low self-esteem, and disables us from our growth. In such times, we all can use trauma-informed and nonjudgmental professional support to help us heal from root causes of these needs.
I am glad you're looking for therapy support in times that are drastically impacted by the capitalist mindset & inequality. Life’s external factors, like stress and trauma experiences including but not limited to childhood abuse, physical abuse, intimate partner violence, sexual assaults, racial and social trauma as well as anti-LGBTQ+ policies take a toll on our life. These may show up as fatigue, sadness, anxiety, overthinking, thoughts of self-harm, low self-esteem, and disables us from our growth. In such times, we all can use trauma-informed and nonjudgmental professional support to help us heal from root causes of these needs.
Megri Kartounian
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA 90027 (Online Only)
Hi! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California. I support women who want to build their self-esteem, heal from inner child wounds, and past traumas. I help my client's break free from the limitations imposed on them by their own past or the pain of their early experiences. I am passionate about working with women who are eager to start their healing journey, dealing with self-esteem challenges, and feeling like their past experiences or traumas are keeping them stuck in unfulfilling cycles.
Hi! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California. I support women who want to build their self-esteem, heal from inner child wounds, and past traumas. I help my client's break free from the limitations imposed on them by their own past or the pain of their early experiences. I am passionate about working with women who are eager to start their healing journey, dealing with self-esteem challenges, and feeling like their past experiences or traumas are keeping them stuck in unfulfilling cycles.
Elizabeth Burk
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, PMH-C, MS, MEd
Verified Verified
Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA 90027
Transitions can create disconnect and emotional distress. Becoming a parent can be especially challenging. We may feel overwhelmed, burned out, or just struggling to find joy. Our relationships may suffer, creating feelings of isolation and loneliness. Interrupted sleep and added stress make it hard to engage in daily life. We may carry guilt or shame as we struggle to fulfill the needs of those we love, leaving our own needs unmet. The transition to parenting young children may also mark a shift in identity, struggling to define who we are and "how to remain me." Being a parent does not have to be so hard — relief is in reach.
Transitions can create disconnect and emotional distress. Becoming a parent can be especially challenging. We may feel overwhelmed, burned out, or just struggling to find joy. Our relationships may suffer, creating feelings of isolation and loneliness. Interrupted sleep and added stress make it hard to engage in daily life. We may carry guilt or shame as we struggle to fulfill the needs of those we love, leaving our own needs unmet. The transition to parenting young children may also mark a shift in identity, struggling to define who we are and "how to remain me." Being a parent does not have to be so hard — relief is in reach.
Paula Corano
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA 90038 (Online Only)
Do you feel a bit lost, down in the dumps, or as if life has thrown you one too many curveballs lately? Now imagine how it would be not to worry constantly, to have the strength to do things again. As a licensed MFT, I focus on promoting change and growth in individuals, couples, and families who are experiencing difficulties. I approach therapy in a holistic manner by supporting clients in setting goals, solving problems, and changing unhelpful patterns while providing empathy and practical feedback. Among my areas of expertise are anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, stress, coping with loss, adjustment to life changes, & parenting.
Do you feel a bit lost, down in the dumps, or as if life has thrown you one too many curveballs lately? Now imagine how it would be not to worry constantly, to have the strength to do things again. As a licensed MFT, I focus on promoting change and growth in individuals, couples, and families who are experiencing difficulties. I approach therapy in a holistic manner by supporting clients in setting goals, solving problems, and changing unhelpful patterns while providing empathy and practical feedback. Among my areas of expertise are anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, stress, coping with loss, adjustment to life changes, & parenting.
Sterling Davon Walker
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA 90046
I am a sex-positive therapist here to help you dismantle the sex negativity or social bias that prevents you from moving forward. I am psychodynamic and trauma-informed with experience in the BDSM, kink, queer, ethical non-monogamous, polyamorous, LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities. My life experience as a Black man informs my professional work to allow me to understand and connect with diverse populations. I create a safe and supportive space that acknowledges your unique background and life experience, building your health and strength to allow you to explore and develop paradigms and beliefs to support your goals and aspirations.
I am a sex-positive therapist here to help you dismantle the sex negativity or social bias that prevents you from moving forward. I am psychodynamic and trauma-informed with experience in the BDSM, kink, queer, ethical non-monogamous, polyamorous, LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities. My life experience as a Black man informs my professional work to allow me to understand and connect with diverse populations. I create a safe and supportive space that acknowledges your unique background and life experience, building your health and strength to allow you to explore and develop paradigms and beliefs to support your goals and aspirations.
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Emotionally Focused Therapists
Who is emotionally focused therapy for?
Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is for couples who are emotionally distressed, stuck in an unsatisfying relationship pattern or feeling deeply alienated. They may even believe the relationship is beyond repair. Very often, the partners display intense anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal in the relationship. In addition, EFT is helpful to couples and individuals who have difficulty expressing emotions and those who have trouble regulating emotions.
Why do people need emotionally focused therapy?
People need emotionally focused therapy because the need for others is built into the brain, but the pressures of daily life can erode feelings of love, and couples often do not have the skills to find their way back to the comfort of each other. Instead, they may be stuck in repetitive patterns of anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal. Emotionally focused therapy regards such strong negative feelings as expressions of protest over the loss of connection and turns them into pathways of reconnection.
What happens in emotionally focused therapy?
Over the course of eight to 20 weekly sessions, couples de-escalate their negative emotional reactivity to one another so that they can listen to each other and be responsive to each other’s needs. Then the deep emotional and physical bond is restored, giving partners a sense of comfort and security, which they can use to solve whatever problems come their way. The therapist plays an active role, helping partners understand how anger and withdrawal are actually misguided cries for connection.
What problems does emotionally focused therapy treat?
EFT is designed to help couples stuck in dysfunctional relationship patterns regain closeness and rebuild their relationship. Typically, such couples experience considerable distress, with partners feeling alienated and distrustful of one another, not certain their relationship can survive. EFT is also helpful to individuals experiencing attachment-related fears of loss; it helps them learn to use their fears as a way of eliciting the closeness they desire.