Emotionally Focused Therapists in Los Feliz, Los Angeles, CA

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Jennifer Ayres
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP
Verified Verified
Los Feliz, Los Angeles, CA 90027
When Life feels overwhelming or unsettling, we often need someone who can consider our situation with more objectivity than we possess. I have been a psychologist for over 20 years and believe in the power of therapy to (1) help us navigate challenging times and (2) learn new strategies that help us reach our potential. I begin every first session with the same opening: "Tell me why you're here and how I could help." Then I ask the clients to tell me their stories. I love listening to people's stories because our stories remind us of where we have been and give us a context for the current and future chapters of our lives.
When Life feels overwhelming or unsettling, we often need someone who can consider our situation with more objectivity than we possess. I have been a psychologist for over 20 years and believe in the power of therapy to (1) help us navigate challenging times and (2) learn new strategies that help us reach our potential. I begin every first session with the same opening: "Tell me why you're here and how I could help." Then I ask the clients to tell me their stories. I love listening to people's stories because our stories remind us of where we have been and give us a context for the current and future chapters of our lives.
(737) 300-9235 View (737) 300-9235
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Mariam Aldaz
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Feliz, Los Angeles, CA 90027
Mariam Aldaz Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Hello, my name is Mariam I am here to help support and assist you with learning healthier ways of coping with personal challenges and overcoming life’s obstacles. My focus is on my client’s potential for growth, self-actualization, and positive change. I specialize in working with individuals who are struggling with life transition, adjustment, marital problems, grief, anxiety, depression, worries and stress related to homelife and work.
Mariam Aldaz Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Hello, my name is Mariam I am here to help support and assist you with learning healthier ways of coping with personal challenges and overcoming life’s obstacles. My focus is on my client’s potential for growth, self-actualization, and positive change. I specialize in working with individuals who are struggling with life transition, adjustment, marital problems, grief, anxiety, depression, worries and stress related to homelife and work.
(424) 374-0604 View (424) 374-0604
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Robert Novickas
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Los Feliz, Los Angeles, CA 90027
Welcome. I foster a safe space to explore areas of self-identity, self-esteem and other existential matters. With an empathetic and caring approach, I support clients experiencing grief, anxiety or depression. I also work with clients looking to heal trauma wounds, kick an addiction, navigate difficult relationships and codependency, or overcome challenging life events. I enjoy working with first-time dads, providing a space for dads to navigate this significant life transition. What's bringing you, or as a couple, to therapy is unique as is the journey we'll take to reach your therapeutic goals.
Welcome. I foster a safe space to explore areas of self-identity, self-esteem and other existential matters. With an empathetic and caring approach, I support clients experiencing grief, anxiety or depression. I also work with clients looking to heal trauma wounds, kick an addiction, navigate difficult relationships and codependency, or overcome challenging life events. I enjoy working with first-time dads, providing a space for dads to navigate this significant life transition. What's bringing you, or as a couple, to therapy is unique as is the journey we'll take to reach your therapeutic goals.
(323) 521-5845 View (323) 521-5845
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Dr. Jeff Creely
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Los Feliz, Los Angeles, CA 90027
You feel pain in many ways: worry, shame, anger, confusion, and sadness. Your past taught you how to respond to these feelings, but problems arise when these responses no longer work. Our first goal in therapy is to understand why you feel and act the way you do. Awareness doesn’t bring change; it brings choice. I focus on emotions because they communicate what we can’t yet speak. Listening to our emotions gives us the power to help ourselves. When you understand yourself, you can make better choices to get what you need. Please see my videos on emotions, vimeo.com/392071078 or motivation, vimeo.com/389807247.
You feel pain in many ways: worry, shame, anger, confusion, and sadness. Your past taught you how to respond to these feelings, but problems arise when these responses no longer work. Our first goal in therapy is to understand why you feel and act the way you do. Awareness doesn’t bring change; it brings choice. I focus on emotions because they communicate what we can’t yet speak. Listening to our emotions gives us the power to help ourselves. When you understand yourself, you can make better choices to get what you need. Please see my videos on emotions, vimeo.com/392071078 or motivation, vimeo.com/389807247.
(626) 317-6438 View (626) 317-6438
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Zoe Nefouse
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Los Feliz, Los Angeles, CA 90027
To quote Darcie Wilder, "literally show me a healthy person." In a world overflowing with trauma and injustice, relationships (to others and ourselves) are understandably challenging. I invite you to make a little room in your week to tend to your emotional wellbeing. My hope is to offer non-judgemental support as we deconstruct the stories that are no longer serving you. I particularly enjoy working with individuals and couples who are open to questioning what it means to be normal, successful, beautiful, and yes, even healthy.
To quote Darcie Wilder, "literally show me a healthy person." In a world overflowing with trauma and injustice, relationships (to others and ourselves) are understandably challenging. I invite you to make a little room in your week to tend to your emotional wellbeing. My hope is to offer non-judgemental support as we deconstruct the stories that are no longer serving you. I particularly enjoy working with individuals and couples who are open to questioning what it means to be normal, successful, beautiful, and yes, even healthy.
(323) 817-0460 View (323) 817-0460
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Jeff Watson
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Los Feliz, Los Angeles, CA 90027  (Online Only)
If you’re tired of the story you’re telling yourself, let’s find another one together. I love to help redefine old narratives that may have been holding you back, and I am grateful to help write a brand new story of you. Sometimes, we can tell ourselves scary stories about the future and replay the painful traumas of our past. Together, we can look at your stories and see their strengths and their challenges and how you can build a new narrative for your life. I like to help clients find their true North Star to guide them to a new meaning and purpose.
If you’re tired of the story you’re telling yourself, let’s find another one together. I love to help redefine old narratives that may have been holding you back, and I am grateful to help write a brand new story of you. Sometimes, we can tell ourselves scary stories about the future and replay the painful traumas of our past. Together, we can look at your stories and see their strengths and their challenges and how you can build a new narrative for your life. I like to help clients find their true North Star to guide them to a new meaning and purpose.
(408) 539-8370 View (408) 539-8370
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Eryn Healy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Feliz, Los Angeles, CA 90027  (Online Only)
I know this process can feel really daunting; you’re literally trying to find a stranger on the internet to talk to about your most vulnerable thoughts and feelings. Take a moment to catch your breath. Working through insecurities, anxiety, codependent behaviors, overwhelm from life transitions and pervasive shame, guilt and self-doubt are my areas of expertise. I will help you get to the root of your unhelpful thought, behavior and/or relationship patterns, assist you in uncovering and resolving core wounds and support you in transforming limiting beliefs that are holding you back from living your most balanced and authentic life.
I know this process can feel really daunting; you’re literally trying to find a stranger on the internet to talk to about your most vulnerable thoughts and feelings. Take a moment to catch your breath. Working through insecurities, anxiety, codependent behaviors, overwhelm from life transitions and pervasive shame, guilt and self-doubt are my areas of expertise. I will help you get to the root of your unhelpful thought, behavior and/or relationship patterns, assist you in uncovering and resolving core wounds and support you in transforming limiting beliefs that are holding you back from living your most balanced and authentic life.
(562) 568-9426 View (562) 568-9426
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Kathy Kelly
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Feliz, Los Angeles, CA 90027
I have over a decade of experience working with clients with trauma and crisis-related anxiety, depression and other mental health issues. My primary focus is helping you to move past difficult times in your life, cope with significant changes and enjoy your life's potential. I have worked in inpatient psychiatric units, specializing with PTSD, as well as crisis stabilization, substance use and group therapy. I have worked with family members who have loved ones with mental health issues.
I have over a decade of experience working with clients with trauma and crisis-related anxiety, depression and other mental health issues. My primary focus is helping you to move past difficult times in your life, cope with significant changes and enjoy your life's potential. I have worked in inpatient psychiatric units, specializing with PTSD, as well as crisis stabilization, substance use and group therapy. I have worked with family members who have loved ones with mental health issues.
(951) 363-2506 View (951) 363-2506
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Promla Singh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Feliz, Los Angeles, CA 90027
If you are feeling depressed, anxious, or overwhelmed in your relationships, then working with an experienced and skilled therapist can be enormously helpful. I have over 22 years of experience working with a wide range of clients and concerns. Depression, anxiety, relationship, marital/family issues, self-esteem, and trauma, are some of the issues I help clients with. You can contact me at 323 875 9501 for a free phone/video consultation, to see if I would be a good fit.
If you are feeling depressed, anxious, or overwhelmed in your relationships, then working with an experienced and skilled therapist can be enormously helpful. I have over 22 years of experience working with a wide range of clients and concerns. Depression, anxiety, relationship, marital/family issues, self-esteem, and trauma, are some of the issues I help clients with. You can contact me at 323 875 9501 for a free phone/video consultation, to see if I would be a good fit.
(323) 875-9501 View (323) 875-9501
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Miriam Brown
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Los Feliz, Los Angeles, CA 90027
I seek to accompany you on your journey of transformation. Together, we will explore your unconscious, heal old wounds and trauma, establish and nurture healthy relationships, unlock your true potential, and shift patterns of thought and behavior to create meaningful change. We will collaborate through empathy, curiosity, and humor to explore blockages and challenges, new paths and possibilities, and the depth of your beingness. My clinical style is rooted in mindfulness-based practices, attachment and psychodynamic theory, and depth psychology, and I take a holistic approach to my work, considering the mind, body & spirit.
I seek to accompany you on your journey of transformation. Together, we will explore your unconscious, heal old wounds and trauma, establish and nurture healthy relationships, unlock your true potential, and shift patterns of thought and behavior to create meaningful change. We will collaborate through empathy, curiosity, and humor to explore blockages and challenges, new paths and possibilities, and the depth of your beingness. My clinical style is rooted in mindfulness-based practices, attachment and psychodynamic theory, and depth psychology, and I take a holistic approach to my work, considering the mind, body & spirit.
(323) 207-0782 View (323) 207-0782
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Caroline Carter
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Los Feliz, Los Angeles, CA 90027
Having a transgender or gender nonbinary child is a wonderful gift, but it comes with a unique journey for both child and parent. Support is not only essential, but a gem of the journey! Possibly your child has expressed feeling that they are another gender and you are unsure about what to do next. Maybe your child is already living as their authentic gender, but they are showing signs of insecurity or distress around their body. Or possibly, puberty is approaching, and your child’s doctor has recommended therapy as they prepare for puberty suppression. I seek to provide guidance and support through stretches such as these.
Having a transgender or gender nonbinary child is a wonderful gift, but it comes with a unique journey for both child and parent. Support is not only essential, but a gem of the journey! Possibly your child has expressed feeling that they are another gender and you are unsure about what to do next. Maybe your child is already living as their authentic gender, but they are showing signs of insecurity or distress around their body. Or possibly, puberty is approaching, and your child’s doctor has recommended therapy as they prepare for puberty suppression. I seek to provide guidance and support through stretches such as these.
(626) 502-6537 View (626) 502-6537
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Christina Frenzel
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Los Feliz, Los Angeles, CA 90027  (Online Only)
While I enjoy working with clients from all walks of life, I specialize in treating individuals and couples who work in creative and technical fields. As a filmmaker who worked in the entertainment industry and then pivoted to tech, I understand what it takes to navigate and cope in these uniquely challenging environments. I have specialized experience working with clients affected by anxiety, neurodivergence, ADHD, relationships & dating, perfectionism, executive functioning difficulties, imposter syndrome, creative blocks, C-PTSD, narcissistic & emotional abuse, and career & life transitions.
While I enjoy working with clients from all walks of life, I specialize in treating individuals and couples who work in creative and technical fields. As a filmmaker who worked in the entertainment industry and then pivoted to tech, I understand what it takes to navigate and cope in these uniquely challenging environments. I have specialized experience working with clients affected by anxiety, neurodivergence, ADHD, relationships & dating, perfectionism, executive functioning difficulties, imposter syndrome, creative blocks, C-PTSD, narcissistic & emotional abuse, and career & life transitions.
(650) 910-5548 View (650) 910-5548
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Alton Carswell
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Feliz, Los Angeles, CA 90027  (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who has worked with various groups and clients. If you are looking for a therapist that will listen and acknowledge your unique perspective you don't have to look any further. I have 16 years of experience working with singles, couples, military, LGBTQ, people of color, and undocumented immigrants from various countries. In addition to my hours spent in working with varying communities, I have been highly involved as alumni from Antioch University in Los Angeles and as a recent doctoral graduate in media psychology at Fielding Graduate University in Santa Barbara.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who has worked with various groups and clients. If you are looking for a therapist that will listen and acknowledge your unique perspective you don't have to look any further. I have 16 years of experience working with singles, couples, military, LGBTQ, people of color, and undocumented immigrants from various countries. In addition to my hours spent in working with varying communities, I have been highly involved as alumni from Antioch University in Los Angeles and as a recent doctoral graduate in media psychology at Fielding Graduate University in Santa Barbara.
(562) 454-1773 View (562) 454-1773
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Karolina Grotkowski Reed
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Los Feliz, Los Angeles, CA 90027  (Online Only)
Seeking therapy is a brave step toward a brighter future. I am dedicated to supporting children and families who have experienced traumatic and adverse events. My expertise extends to working with perinatal populations, helping individuals and couples navigate the challenges of parenthood, and addressing perinatal mental health concerns. Additionally, I offer couples therapy to help partners strengthen their relationships and overcome difficulties. I am a Polish American woman and well-versed in multicultural challenges pertaining to relationships and parenting.
Seeking therapy is a brave step toward a brighter future. I am dedicated to supporting children and families who have experienced traumatic and adverse events. My expertise extends to working with perinatal populations, helping individuals and couples navigate the challenges of parenthood, and addressing perinatal mental health concerns. Additionally, I offer couples therapy to help partners strengthen their relationships and overcome difficulties. I am a Polish American woman and well-versed in multicultural challenges pertaining to relationships and parenting.
(424) 419-1330 View (424) 419-1330
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Deborah Fujimoto
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Feliz, Los Angeles, CA 90027
I am Deborah Fujimoto, LCSW; I approach clients with a focus on their destination. My areas of practice include anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, domestic violence, and trauma.
I am Deborah Fujimoto, LCSW; I approach clients with a focus on their destination. My areas of practice include anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, domestic violence, and trauma.
(424) 625-0895 View (424) 625-0895
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Seung-Wan Choi
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Feliz, Los Angeles, CA 90027
One of my areas of focus is working with people of color, and those who are part of cultural and ethnic diasporas. This might include queer identity, uncertainty around career choices, and how to set boundaries with family and friends. I work with clients to discover healthier ways to be in relation to others and create a life that suites them and the people they care about.
One of my areas of focus is working with people of color, and those who are part of cultural and ethnic diasporas. This might include queer identity, uncertainty around career choices, and how to set boundaries with family and friends. I work with clients to discover healthier ways to be in relation to others and create a life that suites them and the people they care about.
(818) 658-2377 View (818) 658-2377
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Yuki Shida
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Los Feliz, Los Angeles, CA 90027
I am passionate about working with Asian American children of immigrants with anxiety and childhood trauma. You may have been scared to come home and tell your parents you got an A- in the class. And now, as a working professional, you should have every right to feel proud of your accomplishments. Yet you can't help but feel guilt and worry every day. No matter your past or your current circumstances, you deserve to experience life richly and fully. You are in the driver’s seat of your mental health and your life.
I am passionate about working with Asian American children of immigrants with anxiety and childhood trauma. You may have been scared to come home and tell your parents you got an A- in the class. And now, as a working professional, you should have every right to feel proud of your accomplishments. Yet you can't help but feel guilt and worry every day. No matter your past or your current circumstances, you deserve to experience life richly and fully. You are in the driver’s seat of your mental health and your life.
(657) 312-3638 View (657) 312-3638
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Amanda Wheeler
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Los Feliz, Los Angeles, CA 90027
Hello and thanks for stopping by my profile! I am EMDR trained and my expertise includes working with eating disorders, anxiety, body image, self-worth, life transitions, relationships, depression and grief. I believe in culturally attuned therapy, tailoring it to your unique experience and needs.
Hello and thanks for stopping by my profile! I am EMDR trained and my expertise includes working with eating disorders, anxiety, body image, self-worth, life transitions, relationships, depression and grief. I believe in culturally attuned therapy, tailoring it to your unique experience and needs.
(323) 745-1423 View (323) 745-1423
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Dinko Zidarich
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CSAT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Los Feliz, Los Angeles, CA 90027
You see yourself as a high-achieving person, but there are parts of your life that feel unbalanced. Perhaps there are self-destructive behaviors that are getting out of control. Or your relationships may be causing you grief. There may also be an empty feeling or nagging fears under the surface. Even if you are accustomed to solving things yourself, this may be the time to reach out for help from a professional who specializes in working with high-functioning clients like yourself. I offer a rare combination of two decades of experience in the MIT/tech world with substantial training as a psychotherapist.
You see yourself as a high-achieving person, but there are parts of your life that feel unbalanced. Perhaps there are self-destructive behaviors that are getting out of control. Or your relationships may be causing you grief. There may also be an empty feeling or nagging fears under the surface. Even if you are accustomed to solving things yourself, this may be the time to reach out for help from a professional who specializes in working with high-functioning clients like yourself. I offer a rare combination of two decades of experience in the MIT/tech world with substantial training as a psychotherapist.
(424) 331-0158 View (424) 331-0158
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Roxana Karimi
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Los Feliz, Los Angeles, CA 90027  (Online Only)
Childhood is the single most important predictor of well being in human development. Many of us have buried memories into our subconscious, the painful and the good. By approaching the issues holistically, we will help you live the life you want. Wellness, in its literal definition means a healthy balance of the mind, body and spirit. We will explore how your thoughts, emotions, body, childhood experiences, relationships, and current environment are contributing to your distress and healing. Reach out to learn about my inner child course and 1:1 work together.
Childhood is the single most important predictor of well being in human development. Many of us have buried memories into our subconscious, the painful and the good. By approaching the issues holistically, we will help you live the life you want. Wellness, in its literal definition means a healthy balance of the mind, body and spirit. We will explore how your thoughts, emotions, body, childhood experiences, relationships, and current environment are contributing to your distress and healing. Reach out to learn about my inner child course and 1:1 work together.
(949) 997-0565 View (949) 997-0565

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