Family Therapy in West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
Craig Cassidy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CSAT
Verified Verified
West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90025 (Online Only)
Healing our patterns of emotional hurt and addictive habits to create a life of freedom and intimacy is the greatest journey we can take in our lives. This process requires insight, courage, compassion and resiliency to start the climb towards self acceptance. Craig Cassidy, Licensed Marriage Family Therapist and Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, is skilled in Psychodynamic, Attachment, Trauma and Addiction therapy to assist you in attaining the life you aspire—a life free from the shackles of trauma that keeps us from the joys of authentic expression.
Healing our patterns of emotional hurt and addictive habits to create a life of freedom and intimacy is the greatest journey we can take in our lives. This process requires insight, courage, compassion and resiliency to start the climb towards self acceptance. Craig Cassidy, Licensed Marriage Family Therapist and Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, is skilled in Psychodynamic, Attachment, Trauma and Addiction therapy to assist you in attaining the life you aspire—a life free from the shackles of trauma that keeps us from the joys of authentic expression.
Natasha Zeller
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90034
Specialties/Interests include: Anxiety, Grief/Loss, Life Transitions, Family Systems, Identity Exploration, Relationships, Stress, Sports Psychology & Performance Pressure.
My approach to therapy is rooted in curiosity and collaboration. I am passionate about working with children and adolescents to create language around navigating their emotions and supporting their mental health. I have a particular interest in working with student athletes navigating the challenges of sport and performance in everyday life. I also work closely with individuals, couples and families to navigate group dynamics and believe strongly that we grow and heal through community support.
Specialties/Interests include: Anxiety, Grief/Loss, Life Transitions, Family Systems, Identity Exploration, Relationships, Stress, Sports Psychology & Performance Pressure.
My approach to therapy is rooted in curiosity and collaboration. I am passionate about working with children and adolescents to create language around navigating their emotions and supporting their mental health. I have a particular interest in working with student athletes navigating the challenges of sport and performance in everyday life. I also work closely with individuals, couples and families to navigate group dynamics and believe strongly that we grow and heal through community support.
Cynthia Lynn Garcia
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90025
Waitlist for new clients
My gentle, supportive, and strength-based approach provides a safe space to for you and your family to grow.
I offer a nurturing and accepting space to begin a journey of personal and relational growth. I provide therapy for individuals, couples, and families.
My gentle, supportive, and strength-based approach provides a safe space to for you and your family to grow.
I offer a nurturing and accepting space to begin a journey of personal and relational growth. I provide therapy for individuals, couples, and families.
Barbara Lipner Wettstein
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90035
I have been a clinical psychologist for over 30 years, practicing individual therapy, couple therapy, family therapy, and group therapy. My specialties include mood disorders, trauma, couple therapy, parenting, ADHD coaching, career changes, life stage adjustment, and self-growth. I have specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Depression, Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy, and Cognitive Processing Therapy. My approach is integrative, utilizing principles and techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), systems approaches, and client-centered therapies.
I have been a clinical psychologist for over 30 years, practicing individual therapy, couple therapy, family therapy, and group therapy. My specialties include mood disorders, trauma, couple therapy, parenting, ADHD coaching, career changes, life stage adjustment, and self-growth. I have specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Depression, Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy, and Cognitive Processing Therapy. My approach is integrative, utilizing principles and techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), systems approaches, and client-centered therapies.
Shani Nisimov Elhiani
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90035
My focus is to help clients become aware of their inner strengths and capabilities. I provide a neutral safe space, listen to your concerns, and customize a treatment plan to help you reach your goals and achieve balance. I strive to help you heal and grow from your struggles and pain in order to move forward to where you want to be in your life. I provide individual, couples, group, and family therapy. My specialities include depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, social skills, and autism spectrum.
My focus is to help clients become aware of their inner strengths and capabilities. I provide a neutral safe space, listen to your concerns, and customize a treatment plan to help you reach your goals and achieve balance. I strive to help you heal and grow from your struggles and pain in order to move forward to where you want to be in your life. I provide individual, couples, group, and family therapy. My specialities include depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, social skills, and autism spectrum.
Alex Lapinski
Psychologist, PsyD, MSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90064 (Online Only)
I specialize in supporting adults navigating challenges with depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem, particularly those whose self-worth has been impacted by emotionally immature, mentally ill, or personality-disordered parents and family. I also have extensive experience working with transgender and gender non-conforming clients, as well as providing a safe, understanding space for fellow therapists seeking support.
I specialize in supporting adults navigating challenges with depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem, particularly those whose self-worth has been impacted by emotionally immature, mentally ill, or personality-disordered parents and family. I also have extensive experience working with transgender and gender non-conforming clients, as well as providing a safe, understanding space for fellow therapists seeking support.
Kim Cox, Anxiety & Parenting Specialist
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90035
Kim is an integrated, relationship-based LGBTQIA+ affirming and neurodiversity Affirming Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in treatment of anxiety and OCD-spectrum with kids, teens and adults and parenting kids with anxious emotions (SPACE and SPACE-FTL) as well as parents navigating systems around supporting a neurodiverse child.
One's experience with fear, stress, sadness or uncomfortable feelings in general can have major impacts on how we view ourselves and the world. However, when provided with therapeutic guidance, collaboration, skills training, education and support, I have learned that one can cultivate courage, growth and resilience that allows them to reengage in life in meaningful ways. The process of therapy is a collaborative one and I believe that the relationship we develop through our work together should aid in instilling hope and increasing motivation to tackle whatever challenges you face.
Kim is an integrated, relationship-based LGBTQIA+ affirming and neurodiversity Affirming Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in treatment of anxiety and OCD-spectrum with kids, teens and adults and parenting kids with anxious emotions (SPACE and SPACE-FTL) as well as parents navigating systems around supporting a neurodiverse child.
One's experience with fear, stress, sadness or uncomfortable feelings in general can have major impacts on how we view ourselves and the world. However, when provided with therapeutic guidance, collaboration, skills training, education and support, I have learned that one can cultivate courage, growth and resilience that allows them to reengage in life in meaningful ways. The process of therapy is a collaborative one and I believe that the relationship we develop through our work together should aid in instilling hope and increasing motivation to tackle whatever challenges you face.
Are you a college student having difficulty focusing in school, feeling overwhelmed, or stressed out about trying to balance work, school and relationships? I work with college students who want to feel less isolated, closer to family and friends and more confident in self-esteem and self-worth.
Are you concerned about your child's wellbeing? As a licensed psychologist with over 15 years of clinical experience, I specialize in treating children/adolescents who present with anxiety, depression, and disruptive behaviors that impact their functioning in home, school, and social settings. I enjoy working with children and their parents helping children learn how to regulate and tolerate feelings (anger, frustration, sadness, and anxiety), manage challenging/disruptive/impulsive behaviors, and acquire adaptive, positive coping skills. I assist parents in learning how to regulate their own feelings and be aware of their behaviors so they can help their child.
Are you a college student having difficulty focusing in school, feeling overwhelmed, or stressed out about trying to balance work, school and relationships? I work with college students who want to feel less isolated, closer to family and friends and more confident in self-esteem and self-worth.
Are you concerned about your child's wellbeing? As a licensed psychologist with over 15 years of clinical experience, I specialize in treating children/adolescents who present with anxiety, depression, and disruptive behaviors that impact their functioning in home, school, and social settings. I enjoy working with children and their parents helping children learn how to regulate and tolerate feelings (anger, frustration, sadness, and anxiety), manage challenging/disruptive/impulsive behaviors, and acquire adaptive, positive coping skills. I assist parents in learning how to regulate their own feelings and be aware of their behaviors so they can help their child.
Brandon Gescheidle
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90064 (Online Only)
I use an integrative approach of mainly Family Systems, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Narrative Therapy to assist clients in unlearning unhelpful, sometimes harmful, patterns and beliefs in order to co-create a template that feels more sustainable.
I do this work because I genuinely love it. I am very honest and direct with clients and encourage openness from each of us. Therapy is an opportunity to slow down, get reacquainted with ourselves, and engage in vulnerability and playfulness that is too often not accessed. I offer a supportive, completely non-judgmental space where everything and anything is on the table (believe me, as therapists, we have heard it all). Trust and comfortability take time, and I respect clients’ pace and readiness to travel in difficult directions. I also promise to (compassionately) hold you accountable to promote growth and healing.
I use an integrative approach of mainly Family Systems, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Narrative Therapy to assist clients in unlearning unhelpful, sometimes harmful, patterns and beliefs in order to co-create a template that feels more sustainable.
I do this work because I genuinely love it. I am very honest and direct with clients and encourage openness from each of us. Therapy is an opportunity to slow down, get reacquainted with ourselves, and engage in vulnerability and playfulness that is too often not accessed. I offer a supportive, completely non-judgmental space where everything and anything is on the table (believe me, as therapists, we have heard it all). Trust and comfortability take time, and I respect clients’ pace and readiness to travel in difficult directions. I also promise to (compassionately) hold you accountable to promote growth and healing.
Saguaro Family Counseling, Inc.
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PMH-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90064 (Online Only)
Specialities include: pregnancy loss, infertility, anxiety, bereavement, trauma, depression, family conflict, relational issues, adjustment, cultural issues.
Adulting is already hard enough; throw in infertility, postpartum depression/anxiety, pregnancy following loss (heIlo, anxiety!), loss/grief/bereavement, trauma, relationship/communication issues, boundaries and family conflict and now you've got discomfort, unpleasant feelings, disconnection and stress. While we may not be able to change all of the obstacles in your life, we can work collaboratively to adjust expectations, reinforce coping skills, strengthen resilience, improve communication skills, set boundaries, process trauma and elicit clarity and direction. (We are a boutique group Telehealth practice- warm & fuzzy).
Specialities include: pregnancy loss, infertility, anxiety, bereavement, trauma, depression, family conflict, relational issues, adjustment, cultural issues.
Adulting is already hard enough; throw in infertility, postpartum depression/anxiety, pregnancy following loss (heIlo, anxiety!), loss/grief/bereavement, trauma, relationship/communication issues, boundaries and family conflict and now you've got discomfort, unpleasant feelings, disconnection and stress. While we may not be able to change all of the obstacles in your life, we can work collaboratively to adjust expectations, reinforce coping skills, strengthen resilience, improve communication skills, set boundaries, process trauma and elicit clarity and direction. (We are a boutique group Telehealth practice- warm & fuzzy).
Joshua Carroll
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90025
I have been particularly effective in working with parents who feel like their children are out of control and that their family needs help.
I work with adults, children, teens, and families to address relational conflicts, behavioral and academic problems, and general family dysfunction. I also support parents, and work with them to better understand the underlying causes of their children's acting-out, self-harming, and/or self-isolating behaviors.
I have been particularly effective in working with parents who feel like their children are out of control and that their family needs help.
I work with adults, children, teens, and families to address relational conflicts, behavioral and academic problems, and general family dysfunction. I also support parents, and work with them to better understand the underlying causes of their children's acting-out, self-harming, and/or self-isolating behaviors.
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Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LAADC , E500RYT, EMDR, ISTDP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90025
Are past traumatic experiences, being an adult child of a dysfunctional home, incest survival experiences, addiction issues, phobia, panic, anxiety, C-PTSD or depression affecting your success? Are distractions impacting your optimal performance abilities at work, in your intimate relationships, or in relationships with family members or with yourself? Are you surviving instead of thriving? I provide accelerated psychotherapy for individuals and couples who are challenged by performance loss and emotional unhappiness. Also offer Diagnosis evaluation for addiction, mood, personality, and adult Autism spectrum. HSP and Kink friendly.
Are past traumatic experiences, being an adult child of a dysfunctional home, incest survival experiences, addiction issues, phobia, panic, anxiety, C-PTSD or depression affecting your success? Are distractions impacting your optimal performance abilities at work, in your intimate relationships, or in relationships with family members or with yourself? Are you surviving instead of thriving? I provide accelerated psychotherapy for individuals and couples who are challenged by performance loss and emotional unhappiness. Also offer Diagnosis evaluation for addiction, mood, personality, and adult Autism spectrum. HSP and Kink friendly.
Dr. Alyssa Garr
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90064 (Online Only)
She spends her time hiking, going on walks with her dog, baking for friends/ family, gardening, and traveling.
Dr. Alyssa Garr is a licensed psychologist at Therapy Lab who specializes in providing evidence-based care to youth, adolescents, and young adults. She utilizes an integrative therapeutic approach involving components of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and provides psychological intervention for anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties, sleep disturbances, stress management, and chronic pain. She tailors her therapeutic approach to the unique needs of each patient and focuses on building a collaborative therapeutic relationship.
She spends her time hiking, going on walks with her dog, baking for friends/ family, gardening, and traveling.
Dr. Alyssa Garr is a licensed psychologist at Therapy Lab who specializes in providing evidence-based care to youth, adolescents, and young adults. She utilizes an integrative therapeutic approach involving components of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and provides psychological intervention for anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties, sleep disturbances, stress management, and chronic pain. She tailors her therapeutic approach to the unique needs of each patient and focuses on building a collaborative therapeutic relationship.
Benjamin S. Edwards
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90025
I also do family therapy and I work with couples.
Let's go on an exploration that will lead to lasting and tangible positive change. It takes a lot of courage to do this, but it is often in the discomfort that we grow. I encourage you to call me for a free consultation and ask any questions you have about myself or therapy. I will want to know about your goals and what you are hoping for in a therapeutic relationship. My approach is eclectic, highlighted by depth psychology and systems thinking. I believe in a holistic and non-linear view of life that endorses compassion, curiosity, and also getting out of our comfort zones. Once there is trust between us, I will lovingly push you.
I also do family therapy and I work with couples.
Let's go on an exploration that will lead to lasting and tangible positive change. It takes a lot of courage to do this, but it is often in the discomfort that we grow. I encourage you to call me for a free consultation and ask any questions you have about myself or therapy. I will want to know about your goals and what you are hoping for in a therapeutic relationship. My approach is eclectic, highlighted by depth psychology and systems thinking. I believe in a holistic and non-linear view of life that endorses compassion, curiosity, and also getting out of our comfort zones. Once there is trust between us, I will lovingly push you.
Alex Kropf
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90025
Within those modalities I may use elements of internal family systems, mindfulness, somatics, eco-therapy, art therapy, CBT and DBT.
I work with clients navigating life transitions, those wishing to strengthen and heal their relationships, improving self esteem, managing overwhelming emotions, and learning how to change behaviors that prevent them from living their freest most authentic lives. I approach healing work from an integrative and holistic perspective. I utilize a number of modalities that are overall grounded in spiritual and depth psychology, humanistic, attachment based, gestalt, existential, and feminist therapy.
Within those modalities I may use elements of internal family systems, mindfulness, somatics, eco-therapy, art therapy, CBT and DBT.
I work with clients navigating life transitions, those wishing to strengthen and heal their relationships, improving self esteem, managing overwhelming emotions, and learning how to change behaviors that prevent them from living their freest most authentic lives. I approach healing work from an integrative and holistic perspective. I utilize a number of modalities that are overall grounded in spiritual and depth psychology, humanistic, attachment based, gestalt, existential, and feminist therapy.
Tori Washburn
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90064
If you are seeking knowledge about therapy, or actively pursuing the support for you or your family, please don’t hesitate to reach out for a consultation call.
I believe all have inner strength, and can rise above their challenges, choose the best path to live well and make choices that support growth and self-love. The foundation of my therapeutic approach is empowering my clients through self exploration.
If you are seeking knowledge about therapy, or actively pursuing the support for you or your family, please don’t hesitate to reach out for a consultation call.
I believe all have inner strength, and can rise above their challenges, choose the best path to live well and make choices that support growth and self-love. The foundation of my therapeutic approach is empowering my clients through self exploration.
Lynda A Levy MFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFC
Verified Verified
West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90064 (Online Only)
I work with families helping them create a teamwork approach so they can grow a healthy family.
I create a safe environment in which my client(s) can explore their lives and through this "sacred" work find meaning, increase their self awareness and self confidence to realize their potential in order to be living a life that matters from a place of abundance rather than scarcity. I see many individuals wanting insight and tools to enhance their lives and relationships.
I work with families helping them create a teamwork approach so they can grow a healthy family.
I create a safe environment in which my client(s) can explore their lives and through this "sacred" work find meaning, increase their self awareness and self confidence to realize their potential in order to be living a life that matters from a place of abundance rather than scarcity. I see many individuals wanting insight and tools to enhance their lives and relationships.
Artie Bass
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90035
I work with parents regarding issues of parenting and co-parenting, communication, understanding childhood development, and acting out; adolescents with issues of self esteem and worth, social inadequacies, difficulty with family of origin, meaning and purpose, and problems related to early childhood trauma.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 10 years experience, I have had the honor of being invited into the lives and struggles of individuals, couples, adolescents, and families. I have been able to integrate solution focused cognitive therapy and psychodynamic client-centered approaches to help clients navigate issues ranging from depression, anxiety, stress, emotional and physical abuse, issues from family of origin, relationship issues involving intimacy and communication that are either a result of early life trauma, or occurring later in life as a result of difficulties with employment, life stresses, and grief and loss.
I work with parents regarding issues of parenting and co-parenting, communication, understanding childhood development, and acting out; adolescents with issues of self esteem and worth, social inadequacies, difficulty with family of origin, meaning and purpose, and problems related to early childhood trauma.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 10 years experience, I have had the honor of being invited into the lives and struggles of individuals, couples, adolescents, and families. I have been able to integrate solution focused cognitive therapy and psychodynamic client-centered approaches to help clients navigate issues ranging from depression, anxiety, stress, emotional and physical abuse, issues from family of origin, relationship issues involving intimacy and communication that are either a result of early life trauma, or occurring later in life as a result of difficulties with employment, life stresses, and grief and loss.
Katrina Rydzewski
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90025
Together, we’ll create a game plan that makes navigating challenges feel less daunting, and more like a fun family project!.
Hello there! I’m Dr. Trina, your friendly Westside clinical psychologist with a knack for untangling the intricate web of anxiety, OCD, and perfectionism in children and adolescents. I’m here to help kids find their inner calm and thrive in a world that often feels overwhelming. With over a decade of experience, I’m dedicated to turning those pesky worries into manageable challenges—while having a little fun along the way!
Together, we’ll create a game plan that makes navigating challenges feel less daunting, and more like a fun family project!.
Hello there! I’m Dr. Trina, your friendly Westside clinical psychologist with a knack for untangling the intricate web of anxiety, OCD, and perfectionism in children and adolescents. I’m here to help kids find their inner calm and thrive in a world that often feels overwhelming. With over a decade of experience, I’m dedicated to turning those pesky worries into manageable challenges—while having a little fun along the way!
Michelle R Plotkin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90025
I am a Licensed Marriage & Family therapist and Board Certified Art Therapist. My approach to therapy is collaborative, direct and empathetic. I believe that change can only happen within the context of a safe space and trusting relationship, and therefore I emphasize creating a warm connection. My therapeutic work involves using self-compassion and mindfulness skills to increase your window of tolerance for difficult emotions and help you live authentically. If you are struggling with relationship or identity issues, processing traumatic experiences or exploring attachment wounds, I may be a good fit for you.
I am a Licensed Marriage & Family therapist and Board Certified Art Therapist. My approach to therapy is collaborative, direct and empathetic. I believe that change can only happen within the context of a safe space and trusting relationship, and therefore I emphasize creating a warm connection. My therapeutic work involves using self-compassion and mindfulness skills to increase your window of tolerance for difficult emotions and help you live authentically. If you are struggling with relationship or identity issues, processing traumatic experiences or exploring attachment wounds, I may be a good fit for you.
