Emotionally Focused Therapists in Northeast Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA

I am here to help you celebrate all parts of yourself and begin to live the fully authentic, emboldened life that you desire. I understand the nuances of gender and sexuality and approach identity with a curious and holistic perspective. Together, we will consider cultural factors and forms of systemic oppression that contribute to your mental health. I am especially passionate about supporting Latinx, BIPOC, and LGBTQIA+ ,and identity. Additionally I have experience in working with folks navigating significant life transitions, grief and loss, and life-altering diagnoses like cancer. Im committed to your healing journey.

I view the role of therapy as learning to look at yourself and the world through a lens of curiosity. We'll create a space where you can sit alongside your emotions as they surface, while tuning into the wisdom of your body in real time. It's through this process that stories are unearthed and we can begin the work of self-discovery, healing, and transformation.

Our program at New England Center for OCD and Anxiety (Boston and Los Angeles) offers specialized, affirmative, compassionate, and culturally responsive care for individuals and families struggling with treatment refractory OCD and related disorders. We offer Telehealth, in-home, community, and school-based services to support you where you need it most. We use a strengths-based, affirmative approach that includes ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention), ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), and ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis), to help every client build a rich and meaningful life they can love.

As a queer therapist and individual, I am passionate and excited to be able to build a practice that provides affirmative psychotherapy to my community. My goal with each client is to build a strong therapeutic relationship in which they feel heard, understood, and appreciated. Together, we work towards reframing negative thought patterns, gaining deeper insight and understanding, and nurturing your overall mental health. My practice is built on values drawn from sex-positive, kink-savvy, body-positive, queer and trans-affirming care.

Reaching out for help can be one of the hardest things to do when you're struggling the most. What if no one understands you or you feel judged? How do you know you can trust them to take you seriously or care? I understand that these are natural fears when you're sharing the hurt and vulnerable parts of yourself. For this reason, my goal is to make sure you feel safe and heard by providing an empathetic and judgement-free space regardless of your background.

To quote Darcie Wilder, "literally show me a healthy person." Navigating relationships with ourselves and others is understandably challenging within a world overflowing with trauma and injustice. I particularly enjoy working with individuals and couples who question traditional notions of what it means to be normal, successful, beautiful, and, yes, even healthy. I invite you to make a little room in your week to tend to your emotional well-being. My hope is to offer openness and non-judgemental support as we deconstruct the stories that are no longer serving you.

If you're worried about your teen, I am ready to help. Having spent years working with young adults and adolescents who are struggling, I am skilled in providing support in a caring, non-judgmental way. Together I work with clients to lay down the groundwork of self-compassion to build healthier thinking, behaviors, and relationships. Over time, my teen clients have more insight and skills to use in their daily lives. My experiences working in residential substance abuse and eating disorder facilities have helped me connect with teens and develop an arsenal of skills to assist even the most withdrawn adolescent.

You may be fed up with feeling like you just don't fit in, or perhaps you're struggling to navigate your relationships as a person who just feels “different” . You might even feel like an outsider, unsure of how to be in the world. But one thing is for sure: you're ready for some relief. You're ready to embrace all your quirks, to understand yourself better, and to love those parts wholly. Most of all, you're ready for a transformation.

Welcome. You find yourself wanting to feel better, and are ready to locate some sturdiness and draw on your strengths and resilience. We will work together to create new meaning making, on a path of healing, restoration, and discovery.

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.

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.

For the last 23 years, I have been working as a psychotherapist in various types of fields in both Korea and the US. Throughout those years as a bilingual therapist, I have worked with many diverse clients with different ethnic or socio-economic backgrounds, ages and issues, which obligates me to be always humble and careful given the depth of impact people could experience by sharing their pain and joy with trusted someone in a safe and caring environment.

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.

Don’t recognize yourself in the mirror? Feeling out of integrity with who you really are? Struggling to come into your identity with confidence? Isolated and hopeless, or lost in your relationships? I deeply understand how painful these challenges are, and how awful it is to be misunderstood. As a queer, sober woman I've worked through many of these challenges myself. This is why I specialize in working with young adults, adolescents and couples. My goal as a transpersonal counselor is to guide you toward self-realization and freedom from the weight of your past, expanding beyond the traditional western framework of therapy.

Hello! I'm so glad you're here. Many of my clients come in seeking relief from anxiety and stress or to find support when life has become too overwhelming or challenging. I love supporting you in your journey and believe we all benefit from telling our stories and finding new ways to understand them. My therapy style is strengths-based and compassionate. Research shows that clients who trust and feel comfortable with their therapist report better outcomes. Knowing this to feel all too true in therapy, we'll create a collaborative relationship using curiosity, understanding, and humor in order to find growth and healing for you.

Day in and day out, we’re bombarded with messages about how we should be, and many of us find ourselves constantly trying to fit a mold. I create a space of reprieve from the pressures of everyday life – a space where you can relax and be your truest self without fear of judgment. I believe strongly in the power of honest connection to heal the wounds of self-doubt and self-criticism. My priority is to create a space that is inclusive, safe and above all YOURS. I am not here “heal,” but to work alongside you while you grow.

As a therapist, I work with you to help you identify your strengths and empower you to make positive changes in your life. I recognize that making the decision to seek help can be difficult, I use an approach that is compassionate, direct, and non-judgmental to help create an environment where you feel supported, validated and safe. In 2007, I began my journey working in the counseling filed by helping survivors of domestic violence.

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.

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.