Female Therapists in Palms, Los Angeles, CA
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Yvonne Rios
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Palms, Los Angeles, CA 90034 (Online Only)
My focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. I achieve this by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a treatment plan. I use evidence-based treatments. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may hold you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
My focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. I achieve this by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a treatment plan. I use evidence-based treatments. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may hold you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
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Most of us pride ourselves on our strength and ability to "get through" life challenges. Yet, there are times in all of our lives when we seem be in a 'bad space' or things just seem out of alignment. People come to counseling because they are struggling with an issue, relationship, unresolved feelings, or feeling numb and apathetic to the world. Sometimes, we need insight into our choices and behavior or the impact of family dynamics on us. Counseling is about gaining insight, overcoming challenges, reconnecting mind, body, and spirit, fostering positive connections with others, and flourishing.
Most of us pride ourselves on our strength and ability to "get through" life challenges. Yet, there are times in all of our lives when we seem be in a 'bad space' or things just seem out of alignment. People come to counseling because they are struggling with an issue, relationship, unresolved feelings, or feeling numb and apathetic to the world. Sometimes, we need insight into our choices and behavior or the impact of family dynamics on us. Counseling is about gaining insight, overcoming challenges, reconnecting mind, body, and spirit, fostering positive connections with others, and flourishing.
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Jacqueline Glosman
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, ATR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Palms, Los Angeles, CA 90034 (Online Only)
If you are highly critical of yourself, have difficulty trusting in yourself, are facing a life transition, feel stuck in long-standing patterns of thinking or being, or you are experiencing relational issues, therapy may be a meaningful process for you to engage in. Anxiety, depression, and issues around self-esteem are painful experiences that many of us face. Often times, we get used to feeling these ways, or don't know what to do about them, or we believe what our self-critic tells us about ourselves, resulting in feelings of shame and a pressure to be different.
If you are highly critical of yourself, have difficulty trusting in yourself, are facing a life transition, feel stuck in long-standing patterns of thinking or being, or you are experiencing relational issues, therapy may be a meaningful process for you to engage in. Anxiety, depression, and issues around self-esteem are painful experiences that many of us face. Often times, we get used to feeling these ways, or don't know what to do about them, or we believe what our self-critic tells us about ourselves, resulting in feelings of shame and a pressure to be different.
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Jennifer Noble
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Palms, Los Angeles, CA 90034 (Online Only)
While I advertise my expertise with adolescents on my website, I also LOVE working with women of color.
Do you argue with your teen? Lecture, yell, or worry too much? Are you not sure how to get through to your teen? I help parents understand their teens. It is possible to have a different, positive relationship with your teen. You can become stronger & better equipped to take care of your teen. You can discover your unique teen and feel proud of who they can become. I can't make parenting easy, but I can make you feel more at ease parenting. My only goal is to be an educated guide. My stance with my clients is a combination of finding strengths and exploring how our past may shows up in our current behavior.
While I advertise my expertise with adolescents on my website, I also LOVE working with women of color.
Do you argue with your teen? Lecture, yell, or worry too much? Are you not sure how to get through to your teen? I help parents understand their teens. It is possible to have a different, positive relationship with your teen. You can become stronger & better equipped to take care of your teen. You can discover your unique teen and feel proud of who they can become. I can't make parenting easy, but I can make you feel more at ease parenting. My only goal is to be an educated guide. My stance with my clients is a combination of finding strengths and exploring how our past may shows up in our current behavior.
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Danielle Miller
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Palms, Los Angeles, CA 90034
I work with all ages and offer individual, couple, and family therapy. I aim to create a safe, non-judgmental space where my clients can explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to work towards creating a life that most aligns with their authentic selves. I specialize in combining evidence-based psychological modalities with spiritual practices. I utilize Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Exposure Response Prevention, Reiki, and mindfulness practices.
I work with all ages and offer individual, couple, and family therapy. I aim to create a safe, non-judgmental space where my clients can explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to work towards creating a life that most aligns with their authentic selves. I specialize in combining evidence-based psychological modalities with spiritual practices. I utilize Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Exposure Response Prevention, Reiki, and mindfulness practices.
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Sarah Kang
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Palms, Los Angeles, CA 90016 (Online Only)
It takes strength and courage to seek support, so I am glad you’re here. Healing, growth, change, and internal freedom are possible. Sometimes it is a matter of recognizing and taking care of the parts of you that have been neglected or hurting. Sometimes it is a matter of growing the parts of you that you were not allowed to explore. On the other side of these parts are connection, peace, joy, and strength. I am here to provide a safe space for you to start this journey with me.
It takes strength and courage to seek support, so I am glad you’re here. Healing, growth, change, and internal freedom are possible. Sometimes it is a matter of recognizing and taking care of the parts of you that have been neglected or hurting. Sometimes it is a matter of growing the parts of you that you were not allowed to explore. On the other side of these parts are connection, peace, joy, and strength. I am here to provide a safe space for you to start this journey with me.
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Monique Dean
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Palms, Los Angeles, CA 90034 (Online Only)
My therapy style integrates evidence-based modalities tailored to each client's needs, drawing from my certification as an EMDR therapist, as well as mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral and Humanistic approaches. With diverse experience, I've supported individuals facing anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues, fostering a non-judgmental space for growth. Building trust and collaboration, I empower clients to navigate challenges, providing guidance and practical tools for positive change. My approach is compassionate, strengths-focused, and solution-driven, aimed at promoting self-awareness and resilience.
My therapy style integrates evidence-based modalities tailored to each client's needs, drawing from my certification as an EMDR therapist, as well as mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral and Humanistic approaches. With diverse experience, I've supported individuals facing anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues, fostering a non-judgmental space for growth. Building trust and collaboration, I empower clients to navigate challenges, providing guidance and practical tools for positive change. My approach is compassionate, strengths-focused, and solution-driven, aimed at promoting self-awareness and resilience.
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Alejandra Martinez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Palms, Los Angeles, CA 90034 (Online Only)
If you're struggling with anxiety, panic, and stress you're not alone - it can be scary and isolating managing these thoughts. My work focuses on creating a holding space where we can explore thoughts, patterns, family dynamics, and life experiences in a collaborative format where you take the lead. There is healing in transforming our negative core beliefs (those typically and surprisingly start before age 7) and creating an updated narrative. I hope that together we can create a space of curiosity and gentleness as we unpack thoughts/feelings and learn strategies to reduce stress.
If you're struggling with anxiety, panic, and stress you're not alone - it can be scary and isolating managing these thoughts. My work focuses on creating a holding space where we can explore thoughts, patterns, family dynamics, and life experiences in a collaborative format where you take the lead. There is healing in transforming our negative core beliefs (those typically and surprisingly start before age 7) and creating an updated narrative. I hope that together we can create a space of curiosity and gentleness as we unpack thoughts/feelings and learn strategies to reduce stress.
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I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who worked for the last decade in the Bay Area, specializing in the treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma, school challenges, and relationship issues. I have extensive experience in community mental health and providing therapy in educational settings.I strive to form strong connections with my clients so that I may, with the use of evidence-based treatments, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and trauma-informed counseling, support them through their healing and growth journeys.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who worked for the last decade in the Bay Area, specializing in the treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma, school challenges, and relationship issues. I have extensive experience in community mental health and providing therapy in educational settings.I strive to form strong connections with my clients so that I may, with the use of evidence-based treatments, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and trauma-informed counseling, support them through their healing and growth journeys.
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Eugenia Foster
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Palms, Los Angeles, CA 90034 (Online Only)
My goal as a counselor is to always provide a safe environment for my clients to be heard. My hope is that my clients will gain a better understanding of who they are, and ultimately learn how to live through the world's challenges with faith and come out whole and undiminished. As a counselor, I will listen with empathy and sincerity, and without judgement. Through our time together, you can expect to learn how to find your own answers using the therapeutic relationship as a tool and a guide. I am here to lift you up, keeping in mind that this is done best in truth and love.
My goal as a counselor is to always provide a safe environment for my clients to be heard. My hope is that my clients will gain a better understanding of who they are, and ultimately learn how to live through the world's challenges with faith and come out whole and undiminished. As a counselor, I will listen with empathy and sincerity, and without judgement. Through our time together, you can expect to learn how to find your own answers using the therapeutic relationship as a tool and a guide. I am here to lift you up, keeping in mind that this is done best in truth and love.
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Joelle Russum
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Palms, Los Angeles, CA 90064 (Online Only)
Are you feeling anxious, sad, angry, stressed, or overwhelmed and unsure on how to feel better? Do you feel like you're not your best self and it's starting to impact your relationships, job, routines etc.? Are you going through a major life transition and you're in need of support? I'm here to help guide you to becoming the best version of yourself. Whether you are looking for a therapist to help you through a difficult life transition, support with a family member struggling with mental illness, or any other challenge big or small, I'm here to support you.
Are you feeling anxious, sad, angry, stressed, or overwhelmed and unsure on how to feel better? Do you feel like you're not your best self and it's starting to impact your relationships, job, routines etc.? Are you going through a major life transition and you're in need of support? I'm here to help guide you to becoming the best version of yourself. Whether you are looking for a therapist to help you through a difficult life transition, support with a family member struggling with mental illness, or any other challenge big or small, I'm here to support you.
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Veronica Marshall
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Palms, Los Angeles, CA 90034 (Online Only)
Welcome! I'm here to support you and would be honored to connect and develop a safe and collaborative therapeutic journey. In our session, I will work with you through life's challenges and help discover your strengths. I provide a safe culturally inclusive supportive space in the journey of healing and help foster self-love, self-compassion, and acceptance. I hope to teach you scientifically proven and tangible skills to navigate through life's challenges and life phases.
Welcome! I'm here to support you and would be honored to connect and develop a safe and collaborative therapeutic journey. In our session, I will work with you through life's challenges and help discover your strengths. I provide a safe culturally inclusive supportive space in the journey of healing and help foster self-love, self-compassion, and acceptance. I hope to teach you scientifically proven and tangible skills to navigate through life's challenges and life phases.
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Lisa Dozier
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Palms, Los Angeles, CA 90034 (Online Only)
Whether you’re dealing with depression, PTSD, grief, relationship issues, or other concerns, I will work with you to establish realistic, manageable goals so you can move toward the life you desire. I offer both individual and couples therapy, including premarital counseling. If you’re looking to experience overall growth and well-being or as a couple, I encourage you to schedule an appointment. My hope is that as a result of our time together, you will develop a deeper understanding of the challenges you’re facing, learn the necessary tools to overcome those issues, and gain peace to walk in your God-given purpose.
Whether you’re dealing with depression, PTSD, grief, relationship issues, or other concerns, I will work with you to establish realistic, manageable goals so you can move toward the life you desire. I offer both individual and couples therapy, including premarital counseling. If you’re looking to experience overall growth and well-being or as a couple, I encourage you to schedule an appointment. My hope is that as a result of our time together, you will develop a deeper understanding of the challenges you’re facing, learn the necessary tools to overcome those issues, and gain peace to walk in your God-given purpose.
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Courtney Spencer
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Palms, Los Angeles, CA 90034 (Online Only)
I'm passionate about being a therapist and believe that the therapeutic process is instrumental in helping clients address and navigate difficult life experiences. Through a collaborative, strengths-based approach, clients identify places where they feel stuck and learn and practice skills that support their therapy goals. I believe in making therapy both accessible and enjoyable so that clients walk away with an understanding of the challenges they face and a readiness to embrace a more fulfilled life.
I'm passionate about being a therapist and believe that the therapeutic process is instrumental in helping clients address and navigate difficult life experiences. Through a collaborative, strengths-based approach, clients identify places where they feel stuck and learn and practice skills that support their therapy goals. I believe in making therapy both accessible and enjoyable so that clients walk away with an understanding of the challenges they face and a readiness to embrace a more fulfilled life.
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Mary Zupancic Nagashima
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Palms, Los Angeles, CA 90034
My name is Mary Nagashima, and I am Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, based in Northern California, working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adolescents and adults and specialize in working with trauma and the anxiety and depression that often accompanies it, using mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, BrainSpotting, and EMDR. My approach is client-centered; I work with each client differently depending on your needs. I most frequently use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Mindfulness training as both modalities help me and the client build a shared understanding of their reality.
My name is Mary Nagashima, and I am Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, based in Northern California, working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adolescents and adults and specialize in working with trauma and the anxiety and depression that often accompanies it, using mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, BrainSpotting, and EMDR. My approach is client-centered; I work with each client differently depending on your needs. I most frequently use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Mindfulness training as both modalities help me and the client build a shared understanding of their reality.
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Dr. Courtnay Meletta Holistic + Somatic Therapy
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, PhD, LPCC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Palms, Los Angeles, CA 90034
Are you seeking a profound shift in your life? My practice is centered around guiding individuals who crave alignment, joy, and a deeper sense of purpose. Through a humanistic and spiritual lens, I help you navigate life’s challenges, healing past traumas, and rediscovering your authentic self.
Are you seeking a profound shift in your life? My practice is centered around guiding individuals who crave alignment, joy, and a deeper sense of purpose. Through a humanistic and spiritual lens, I help you navigate life’s challenges, healing past traumas, and rediscovering your authentic self.
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Ally Coleman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LAC
Verified Verified
Palms, Los Angeles, CA 90034 (Online Only)
The world can be a tough place to navigate, and you don't need to feel alone while doing so! I enjoy working with persons from adolescence through adulthood who are interested in exploring and confronting various barriers and emotions that may be negatively impacting their lives. I pride myself in being able to help my clients explore their problematic behaviors and work towards achieving their own individual goals for therapy. Once gaining further insight and self-understanding, my hope for my clients is for them have self-compassion and empowerment to manage stressors while achieving their self-identified goals.
The world can be a tough place to navigate, and you don't need to feel alone while doing so! I enjoy working with persons from adolescence through adulthood who are interested in exploring and confronting various barriers and emotions that may be negatively impacting their lives. I pride myself in being able to help my clients explore their problematic behaviors and work towards achieving their own individual goals for therapy. Once gaining further insight and self-understanding, my hope for my clients is for them have self-compassion and empowerment to manage stressors while achieving their self-identified goals.
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Diane Jung Gallo
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Palms, Los Angeles, CA 90034 (Online Only)
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Hello, I’m an Asian American psychologist who is passionate about serving the BIPOC community and all historically marginalized folx. My specialties include trauma, racial identity exploration, eating disorders/body image concerns, anxiety, and relationship concerns. With 10+ years working at university counseling centers, my expertise also includes common early adulthood concerns such as life transitions and adjustment to a new stage of life. I've also had the privilege of working with first-generation college students, international students, and those who are immigration-impacted.
Hello, I’m an Asian American psychologist who is passionate about serving the BIPOC community and all historically marginalized folx. My specialties include trauma, racial identity exploration, eating disorders/body image concerns, anxiety, and relationship concerns. With 10+ years working at university counseling centers, my expertise also includes common early adulthood concerns such as life transitions and adjustment to a new stage of life. I've also had the privilege of working with first-generation college students, international students, and those who are immigration-impacted.
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Janelle Matthews
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Palms, Los Angeles, CA 90034 (Online Only)
My approach is attuned to your unique personality, beliefs, emotional needs, interpersonal style, personal goals, and readiness for change. I lead with Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral, and Mindfulness-based treatment methods. I aim to support your creative freedom to explore yourself and life. I will assist you in developing a comprehensive understanding of the factors impacting your mental health. Collaboratively, we will establish integrative strategies to alleviate distress, renew your capacity for secure attachments, and increase your agency for self-regulation and fulfillment.
My approach is attuned to your unique personality, beliefs, emotional needs, interpersonal style, personal goals, and readiness for change. I lead with Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral, and Mindfulness-based treatment methods. I aim to support your creative freedom to explore yourself and life. I will assist you in developing a comprehensive understanding of the factors impacting your mental health. Collaboratively, we will establish integrative strategies to alleviate distress, renew your capacity for secure attachments, and increase your agency for self-regulation and fulfillment.
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Isabela França Magalhães
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Palms, Los Angeles, CA 90034 (Online Only)
You might be grappling with a crisis, feeling inexplicably stuck, or simply seeking a new perspective. Perhaps you are finding yourself caught in the same conflicts, engaging in the same harmful habits, or at a loss for connection. Whatever brings you here, I assure you will be met with curiosity, warmth, and genuine care. I offer a safe and contained space for you to freely and fully explore your inner world. My aim is to be more than a listening ear - it is to guide you in uncovering meaningful insights in service of lasting, life-enhancing change. Ultimately, I hope our work will help you find a sense of clarity and momentum.
You might be grappling with a crisis, feeling inexplicably stuck, or simply seeking a new perspective. Perhaps you are finding yourself caught in the same conflicts, engaging in the same harmful habits, or at a loss for connection. Whatever brings you here, I assure you will be met with curiosity, warmth, and genuine care. I offer a safe and contained space for you to freely and fully explore your inner world. My aim is to be more than a listening ear - it is to guide you in uncovering meaningful insights in service of lasting, life-enhancing change. Ultimately, I hope our work will help you find a sense of clarity and momentum.
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.