Emotionally Focused Therapists in Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA
Amber Salik
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA 90028
Living with a marginalized identity means becoming familiar with the space in-between. As a neurodivergent Black female therapist, I know just how creative you have to be to exist in a world that was not created with you in mind. My work recognizes the systems that you are up against & leverages the healing powers of art, community and humor to help you process big emotions, facilitate deeper self-awareness, strengthen your relationships and navigate life’s transitions in creative, holistic ways. My mission is not just to hold space, but to also provide tools to help you make sense of the gray areas & live the life you truly want.
Living with a marginalized identity means becoming familiar with the space in-between. As a neurodivergent Black female therapist, I know just how creative you have to be to exist in a world that was not created with you in mind. My work recognizes the systems that you are up against & leverages the healing powers of art, community and humor to help you process big emotions, facilitate deeper self-awareness, strengthen your relationships and navigate life’s transitions in creative, holistic ways. My mission is not just to hold space, but to also provide tools to help you make sense of the gray areas & live the life you truly want.
Joya Italiano
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA 90028 (Online Only)
I specialize in helping those who struggle with anxiety, depression, low-self esteem, relationship difficulties, and other symptoms of complex relational/attachment trauma. If you struggle with making decisions, if you're not sure how to navigate relationships, or if you sometimes just feel "lost," therapy can be beneficial. Early attachment wounding can cause ruptures to one's sense of self and internal safety, but we can collaborate to explore your feelings in the safety of the therapeutic relationship. This can create a corrective relational experience that can positively impact your relationship with yourself and others.
I specialize in helping those who struggle with anxiety, depression, low-self esteem, relationship difficulties, and other symptoms of complex relational/attachment trauma. If you struggle with making decisions, if you're not sure how to navigate relationships, or if you sometimes just feel "lost," therapy can be beneficial. Early attachment wounding can cause ruptures to one's sense of self and internal safety, but we can collaborate to explore your feelings in the safety of the therapeutic relationship. This can create a corrective relational experience that can positively impact your relationship with yourself and others.
Autumn Byers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA 90028
Autumn Byers is a compassionate and experienced therapist based in Fresno, CA. With a wealth of knowledge and a heartfelt commitment to helping others, she has been a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) since 2008. Autumn's genuine empathy and understanding make her an invaluable ally for those seeking support and guidance. Autumn specializes in working with diverse populations, and she finds great fulfillment in assisting family caregivers, individuals navigating life transitions, and those grappling with grief.
Autumn Byers is a compassionate and experienced therapist based in Fresno, CA. With a wealth of knowledge and a heartfelt commitment to helping others, she has been a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) since 2008. Autumn's genuine empathy and understanding make her an invaluable ally for those seeking support and guidance. Autumn specializes in working with diverse populations, and she finds great fulfillment in assisting family caregivers, individuals navigating life transitions, and those grappling with grief.
My approach to therapy is collaborative, compassionate, and affirming. I also often use humor. I believe that so much of our suffering is rooted in feeling alone and disconnected. We feel far away from important parts of ourselves and from people we love. I see therapy as a place where we can be curious together, where we seek reconnection with ourselves and others, and where we practice self-compassion as a way through emotional pain. I am interested in working with folks who are curious about themselves, who are interested in learning how to live with themselves and others with more ease, and who want more agency and freedom.
My approach to therapy is collaborative, compassionate, and affirming. I also often use humor. I believe that so much of our suffering is rooted in feeling alone and disconnected. We feel far away from important parts of ourselves and from people we love. I see therapy as a place where we can be curious together, where we seek reconnection with ourselves and others, and where we practice self-compassion as a way through emotional pain. I am interested in working with folks who are curious about themselves, who are interested in learning how to live with themselves and others with more ease, and who want more agency and freedom.
Hi! I am Linda K. Laffey, LMFT37134. My goal as a therapist is to connect with you in a way that results in you feeling heard and understood. I want to get why you are seeking therapy at this time and to work collaboratively with you on coming up with a treatment plan that will help you achieve your therapeutic goals as quickly as possible. My areas of specialty include depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, EMDR, eating disorders, relationship issues, and Somatic Experiencing. I look forward to working with you!
Hi! I am Linda K. Laffey, LMFT37134. My goal as a therapist is to connect with you in a way that results in you feeling heard and understood. I want to get why you are seeking therapy at this time and to work collaboratively with you on coming up with a treatment plan that will help you achieve your therapeutic goals as quickly as possible. My areas of specialty include depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, EMDR, eating disorders, relationship issues, and Somatic Experiencing. I look forward to working with you!
Minnie Goode Imago Relationship Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA 90046
If you are seeking help for your relationship, it's probably because things feel distant, disconnected, or even out of control. You feel like you can't communicate no matter how hard you try. You are tired of arguing. You want to feel close again but don't know where to begin. Maybe you don't recognize yourselves after you had children and day-to-day family life feels overwhelming and joyless. Maybe you've experienced a betrayal and are so filled with sadness and rage you don't recognize yourself anymore. You want to fix things but are afraid of the pain. Perhaps you made a mistake and need help regaining your partner's trust.
If you are seeking help for your relationship, it's probably because things feel distant, disconnected, or even out of control. You feel like you can't communicate no matter how hard you try. You are tired of arguing. You want to feel close again but don't know where to begin. Maybe you don't recognize yourselves after you had children and day-to-day family life feels overwhelming and joyless. Maybe you've experienced a betrayal and are so filled with sadness and rage you don't recognize yourself anymore. You want to fix things but are afraid of the pain. Perhaps you made a mistake and need help regaining your partner's trust.
Ansberto Martinez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA 90028
My name is Ans Martinez and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Los Angeles, California. I have been providing outpatient mental health treatment to adolescents and young adults for many years. My expertise includes anxiety, ADHD, adjustment, depression, parenting, substance use and addiction, trauma, and other behavioral and developmental challenges impacting adolescents and young adults. I also have extensive experience working and providing LGBTQ+ affirmative psychotherapy and trauma-informed care to other underrepresented communities.
My name is Ans Martinez and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Los Angeles, California. I have been providing outpatient mental health treatment to adolescents and young adults for many years. My expertise includes anxiety, ADHD, adjustment, depression, parenting, substance use and addiction, trauma, and other behavioral and developmental challenges impacting adolescents and young adults. I also have extensive experience working and providing LGBTQ+ affirmative psychotherapy and trauma-informed care to other underrepresented communities.
James 'jamie' Fortin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA 90046
I provide adults, adolescents, couples, and families with humanistic, client-centered services. I available for in-person session in Santa Barbara. Online appointments are also available for California residents. If you find yourself wanting more from your life, I will make sure that you have the tools, guidance, and inspiration that you need. I am a culturally compassionate clinician, and I welcome and celebrate diversity.
I provide adults, adolescents, couples, and families with humanistic, client-centered services. I available for in-person session in Santa Barbara. Online appointments are also available for California residents. If you find yourself wanting more from your life, I will make sure that you have the tools, guidance, and inspiration that you need. I am a culturally compassionate clinician, and I welcome and celebrate diversity.
Paul Felipe Estopier
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA 90038 (Online Only)
I've discovered that seeking therapy is a brave shift towards healing and self-awareness. No one is immune to the trials and tribulations of life. You have the power within you for change and growth...trust yourself. It's important to build trust and rapport between client (you) and therapist (me). I would like to know why and/or how you've come to therapy and what your expectations are (after all, this is your time, at your expense). I'm interested in your life story. I've found honesty and vulnerability lay the foundation to building a new freedom.
I've discovered that seeking therapy is a brave shift towards healing and self-awareness. No one is immune to the trials and tribulations of life. You have the power within you for change and growth...trust yourself. It's important to build trust and rapport between client (you) and therapist (me). I would like to know why and/or how you've come to therapy and what your expectations are (after all, this is your time, at your expense). I'm interested in your life story. I've found honesty and vulnerability lay the foundation to building a new freedom.
S. Hultquist
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS
Verified Verified
Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA 90046 (Online Only)
I’m deadly curious about what you want to say but can’t, who you want to be but won’t, and what would unfold out of you if we could together tend to the parts that are hard to bear— without judgment and without a goal for what comes next. There is a reason you have been bottling up precious parts of you. We will explore that reason, that need you had to hold yourself tightly inside. It is from this safer space that you will once again look at the long-hidden precious parts of you, and together we will see how you want to unfold from here. I'm a good fit for authenticity/identity/wounds/therapists/queer folks/over-thinkers/creatives.
I’m deadly curious about what you want to say but can’t, who you want to be but won’t, and what would unfold out of you if we could together tend to the parts that are hard to bear— without judgment and without a goal for what comes next. There is a reason you have been bottling up precious parts of you. We will explore that reason, that need you had to hold yourself tightly inside. It is from this safer space that you will once again look at the long-hidden precious parts of you, and together we will see how you want to unfold from here. I'm a good fit for authenticity/identity/wounds/therapists/queer folks/over-thinkers/creatives.
Eric J Alcala
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA 90038 (Online Only)
I am a licensed clinical social worker with 8 years of working with individuals and families. Finding a good therapist can be challenging, so I offer free consultations to make the process stress-free and relaxed. When life gets too overwhelming we can experience depression and anxiety. Together we'll explore your thoughts, emotions, and relationships. What is most important in therapy is that you have a place to share who you are.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with 8 years of working with individuals and families. Finding a good therapist can be challenging, so I offer free consultations to make the process stress-free and relaxed. When life gets too overwhelming we can experience depression and anxiety. Together we'll explore your thoughts, emotions, and relationships. What is most important in therapy is that you have a place to share who you are.
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Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, RN
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA 90046
Are you struggling with trauma, PTSD, or complex trauma? As a therapist, I focus exclusively on helping people heal from trauma. I will help you learn to release fear, anxiety and depression and build resilience while healing your traumas. I believe trauma leaves a long-lasting impact on our body, mind and soul. I use several modalities when I work with trauma including: Somatic Experiencing, ketamine therapy, and talk therapy. I am very creative in my approach because everyone is different. Releasing trauma requires careful guidance and it’s important to find a therapist you trust.
Are you struggling with trauma, PTSD, or complex trauma? As a therapist, I focus exclusively on helping people heal from trauma. I will help you learn to release fear, anxiety and depression and build resilience while healing your traumas. I believe trauma leaves a long-lasting impact on our body, mind and soul. I use several modalities when I work with trauma including: Somatic Experiencing, ketamine therapy, and talk therapy. I am very creative in my approach because everyone is different. Releasing trauma requires careful guidance and it’s important to find a therapist you trust.
Joshua L Davis
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA 90028
Asking for help shows your strength and dedication to the life you want to build. I bring a compassionate and relational approach to my work and a commitment to facilitating the recovery and resilience of individuals who have experienced the profound impact of trauma. I believe that healing is a collaborative journey and that each client is a unique individual deserving of a tailored therapeutic experience. We will build a strong therapeutic alliance to foster a safe and supportive space where you can explore and navigate the nuances of your journey of self-discovery, empowerment, and healing.
Asking for help shows your strength and dedication to the life you want to build. I bring a compassionate and relational approach to my work and a commitment to facilitating the recovery and resilience of individuals who have experienced the profound impact of trauma. I believe that healing is a collaborative journey and that each client is a unique individual deserving of a tailored therapeutic experience. We will build a strong therapeutic alliance to foster a safe and supportive space where you can explore and navigate the nuances of your journey of self-discovery, empowerment, and healing.
The Happy Byrd
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA 90028 (Online Only)
With almost a decade of experience practicing in California, my passion is focused on supporting the mental health and creative endeavors of actors, writers, directors, producers, musicians, and all entertainment professionals. Employing a blend of evidence-based modalities, including cbt and solution focused approaches as well as mindfulness practices, I create a safe space for clients to explore their creativity while addressing psychological barriers, relational and interpersonal issues, and the unique stressors associated with working professionally in entertainment, to empower them to reach their goals and achieve success.
With almost a decade of experience practicing in California, my passion is focused on supporting the mental health and creative endeavors of actors, writers, directors, producers, musicians, and all entertainment professionals. Employing a blend of evidence-based modalities, including cbt and solution focused approaches as well as mindfulness practices, I create a safe space for clients to explore their creativity while addressing psychological barriers, relational and interpersonal issues, and the unique stressors associated with working professionally in entertainment, to empower them to reach their goals and achieve success.
Samantha Liberman
Psychologist, PsyD, MA
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA 90046
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.
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.
Tasha Eddy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA 90046 (Online Only)
I specialize in working with adults whom are struggling with an array of mental health needs and relational impairments related to trauma, anxiety, depression, mood dysregulation, addiction, anger/aggression, interpersonal conflict, life transitions, self-esteem, and motivation. I am committed to providing my clients with a safe space to explore their inner experience(s) and the impact it has on their current functioning and overall well-being.
I specialize in working with adults whom are struggling with an array of mental health needs and relational impairments related to trauma, anxiety, depression, mood dysregulation, addiction, anger/aggression, interpersonal conflict, life transitions, self-esteem, and motivation. I am committed to providing my clients with a safe space to explore their inner experience(s) and the impact it has on their current functioning and overall well-being.
Every client is unique and my approach varies depending on the needs of the client. At the heart of my practice is listening carefully and maintaining a stance of curiosity with the goal of trying to understand my client's unique experience in the world. I believe the most important factor of successful treatment is not theory or technique but the quality of the relationship between client and therapist. I work collaboratively with a warm, empathic, down-to-earth style that helps individuals feel comfortable, where dialogue and the process of reflection and exploration allow insight and growth to develop.
Every client is unique and my approach varies depending on the needs of the client. At the heart of my practice is listening carefully and maintaining a stance of curiosity with the goal of trying to understand my client's unique experience in the world. I believe the most important factor of successful treatment is not theory or technique but the quality of the relationship between client and therapist. I work collaboratively with a warm, empathic, down-to-earth style that helps individuals feel comfortable, where dialogue and the process of reflection and exploration allow insight and growth to develop.
Stacie Dawes-Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP)
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, RCFE
Verified Verified
Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA 90028
As a therapist deeply committed to helping individuals heal from emotional and psychological challenges, I have always been drawn to innovative approaches that offer new pathways to recovery. Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) represents a profound breakthrough in mental health care, especially for those struggling with treatment-resistant depression, PTSD, anxiety, and other mood disorders. My decision to integrate KAP into my practice stems from both professional and personal motivations, as I have witnessed its transformative potential in fostering deep healing and renewed hope in my clients.
As a therapist deeply committed to helping individuals heal from emotional and psychological challenges, I have always been drawn to innovative approaches that offer new pathways to recovery. Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) represents a profound breakthrough in mental health care, especially for those struggling with treatment-resistant depression, PTSD, anxiety, and other mood disorders. My decision to integrate KAP into my practice stems from both professional and personal motivations, as I have witnessed its transformative potential in fostering deep healing and renewed hope in my clients.
Dr. Jacqueline Benson
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA 90028 (Online Only)
I’m excited to meet you! Therapy is a relationship. I believe in empowering my clients and helping them to take a collaborative role in their mental health care. Listening and getting to know you is crucial. I work with Black clients, LGBTQIA+ clients as well as clients from diverse backgrounds and use my training and understanding of human development to inform my therapeutic work and help my clients identify and understand their challenges so they can set meaningful goals. I work from an integrative perspective that incorporates diverse evidence based practices.
I’m excited to meet you! Therapy is a relationship. I believe in empowering my clients and helping them to take a collaborative role in their mental health care. Listening and getting to know you is crucial. I work with Black clients, LGBTQIA+ clients as well as clients from diverse backgrounds and use my training and understanding of human development to inform my therapeutic work and help my clients identify and understand their challenges so they can set meaningful goals. I work from an integrative perspective that incorporates diverse evidence based practices.
Nancy Lumb @ Bond Therapy Practice
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA 90046 (Online Only)
Wouldn’t it be great to live the life you imagined? A life not weighed down by your past, experiences, consistent worry, and sadness. I support people in creating a life free of emotional constraints and self defeating limitations. Empowering you to learn practical tools, explore new coping mechanisms and develop self confidence and compassion which will positively affect your ability to communicate, develop and maintain relationships and manage your stress. Finding balance and sustainable joy by healing and understanding your past and present is paramount in our work. As we work improvement spreads throughout your life.
Wouldn’t it be great to live the life you imagined? A life not weighed down by your past, experiences, consistent worry, and sadness. I support people in creating a life free of emotional constraints and self defeating limitations. Empowering you to learn practical tools, explore new coping mechanisms and develop self confidence and compassion which will positively affect your ability to communicate, develop and maintain relationships and manage your stress. Finding balance and sustainable joy by healing and understanding your past and present is paramount in our work. As we work improvement spreads throughout your life.
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