Optum Therapists in Westwood, Los Angeles, CA
Wellmind
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMFT, PsyD, PMHNP-B, MD
Verified Verified
Westwood, Los Angeles, CA 90024 (Online Only)
Wellmind helps people like you achieve better health, find happiness and discover their purpose in life. How? Providers on the Wellmind platform work with you holistically—body, mind, and spirit—to achieve whole-person wellness. These therapists, psychiatrists and mindfulness teachers support you in identifying and releasing unhealthy patterns and building pathways towards healing, meaning and, ultimately, joy.
Wellmind helps people like you achieve better health, find happiness and discover their purpose in life. How? Providers on the Wellmind platform work with you holistically—body, mind, and spirit—to achieve whole-person wellness. These therapists, psychiatrists and mindfulness teachers support you in identifying and releasing unhealthy patterns and building pathways towards healing, meaning and, ultimately, joy.
Sharen H Zadeh, LMFT, Inc
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Westwood, Los Angeles, CA 90024 (Online Only)
My priority as a therapist is to provide my clients with a safe, trusting and nurturing environment so they feel heard, seen, understood and supported in their therapeutic journey. I am passionate about empowering individuals to be the best versions of themselves, reach their goals and live a rich, meaningful and fulfilling life. The modalities I employ are eclectic and depends on the needs of the client. I incorporate the principles of Positive Psychology and also utilize Solution Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness as my primary modalities.
My priority as a therapist is to provide my clients with a safe, trusting and nurturing environment so they feel heard, seen, understood and supported in their therapeutic journey. I am passionate about empowering individuals to be the best versions of themselves, reach their goals and live a rich, meaningful and fulfilling life. The modalities I employ are eclectic and depends on the needs of the client. I incorporate the principles of Positive Psychology and also utilize Solution Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness as my primary modalities.
Hi, I am Judy Goldman a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Los Angeles, California with over 25 years’ experience in the mental health field. I specialize in life transitions which include loss, grief, adoption, families, children, adolescents, and adults presenting with a variety of issues including depression, anxiety. Loss is not always obvious and can show up in so many aspects of our life. My approach to therapy is eclectic, incorporating elements of person-centered allowing the client to take more the lead in their sessions and in the process, to find their own solutions.
Hi, I am Judy Goldman a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Los Angeles, California with over 25 years’ experience in the mental health field. I specialize in life transitions which include loss, grief, adoption, families, children, adolescents, and adults presenting with a variety of issues including depression, anxiety. Loss is not always obvious and can show up in so many aspects of our life. My approach to therapy is eclectic, incorporating elements of person-centered allowing the client to take more the lead in their sessions and in the process, to find their own solutions.
Brendan is a nationally certified physician assistant with specialty certification in psychiatry. He has over six years of experience working in adult psychiatry, including general outpatient, acute inpatient, and community mental health settings. He has an empathetic and compassionate approach to his practice, and aims to connect with each patient and understand the biological, psychological, and psycho-social factors which contribute to their illness. He encourages a healthy lifestyle in addition to therapy and medication when necessary, with a goal to improve mental well-being and promote a healthy and fulfilling life.
Brendan is a nationally certified physician assistant with specialty certification in psychiatry. He has over six years of experience working in adult psychiatry, including general outpatient, acute inpatient, and community mental health settings. He has an empathetic and compassionate approach to his practice, and aims to connect with each patient and understand the biological, psychological, and psycho-social factors which contribute to their illness. He encourages a healthy lifestyle in addition to therapy and medication when necessary, with a goal to improve mental well-being and promote a healthy and fulfilling life.
Shantall Prado
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Westwood, Los Angeles, CA 90024 (Online Only)
Accepting New Clients and We take Insurance! - We do Psychological Evaluations for Immigration VISAs too! Have you ever found yourself juggling a million tasks while speeding through life, or that happiness is just a fleeting emotion? Maybe you've developed some bad habits like drinking too much, and it's impacting your fullest potential. I’ve been there before, and that’s what drives me to help people find peace of mind and improve their lives. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I am dedicated to helping individuals and couples overcome challenges related to substance abuse, depression, and anxiety.
Accepting New Clients and We take Insurance! - We do Psychological Evaluations for Immigration VISAs too! Have you ever found yourself juggling a million tasks while speeding through life, or that happiness is just a fleeting emotion? Maybe you've developed some bad habits like drinking too much, and it's impacting your fullest potential. I’ve been there before, and that’s what drives me to help people find peace of mind and improve their lives. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I am dedicated to helping individuals and couples overcome challenges related to substance abuse, depression, and anxiety.
Vivian Castaneda
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Westwood, Los Angeles, CA 90024
Hi! I am Vivian Castaneda, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based out of Southern California, San Gabriel Valley area. With the help of telehealth, I am able to meet with clients from anywhere in California. I have over 20 years of experience working with teens, adults, and families during life's tough transitions. My approach is always client-centered and strength-based. Life can get tough, which can lead to overwhelming thoughts and emotions. I specialize in supporting individuals and families through school, work, and life transitions.
Hi! I am Vivian Castaneda, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based out of Southern California, San Gabriel Valley area. With the help of telehealth, I am able to meet with clients from anywhere in California. I have over 20 years of experience working with teens, adults, and families during life's tough transitions. My approach is always client-centered and strength-based. Life can get tough, which can lead to overwhelming thoughts and emotions. I specialize in supporting individuals and families through school, work, and life transitions.
Jessica Spangler
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Westwood, Los Angeles, CA 90024
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California. I have had the privilege of working with children, teens, adults, families, and couples. During my 14 years as a therapist, I have seen clients with various issues, including grief and loss, adoption, infertility, anxiety, depression, trauma, and ADHD.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California. I have had the privilege of working with children, teens, adults, families, and couples. During my 14 years as a therapist, I have seen clients with various issues, including grief and loss, adoption, infertility, anxiety, depression, trauma, and ADHD.
Houman Nikgohar
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Westwood, Los Angeles, CA 90024
I believe that the connection between therapist and client is the key for successful outcomes. I work in collaboration with clients to create achievable and meaningful goals. Therapy may be difficult or bring up uncomfortable feelings for some clients. For this reason, I conduct therapy in a caring, supportive, and nonjudgmental way. My approach is to work with clients in a supportive fashion and to encourage clients to challenge themselves to attain their goals in a safe environment. I strive to create a specific therapeutic plan for each individual’s needs.
I believe that the connection between therapist and client is the key for successful outcomes. I work in collaboration with clients to create achievable and meaningful goals. Therapy may be difficult or bring up uncomfortable feelings for some clients. For this reason, I conduct therapy in a caring, supportive, and nonjudgmental way. My approach is to work with clients in a supportive fashion and to encourage clients to challenge themselves to attain their goals in a safe environment. I strive to create a specific therapeutic plan for each individual’s needs.
Alisa Huntington
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Westwood, Los Angeles, CA 90024
My name is Dr. Alisa Huntington, and I've been a licensed Marriage and Family therapist for 24 years. I love facilitating self-awareness and growth. Through a variety of modalities, I give you the tools to help you be the best version of yourself. I believe each individual has the tools to help him/her/themselves, they just might need a little guidance to unveil the layers. I see people who are depressed or anxious, questioning their sexual identity, in unhappy relationships, poor relationships with family members, adoptees or birth parents who have relinquished their child, and a variety of other issues.
My name is Dr. Alisa Huntington, and I've been a licensed Marriage and Family therapist for 24 years. I love facilitating self-awareness and growth. Through a variety of modalities, I give you the tools to help you be the best version of yourself. I believe each individual has the tools to help him/her/themselves, they just might need a little guidance to unveil the layers. I see people who are depressed or anxious, questioning their sexual identity, in unhappy relationships, poor relationships with family members, adoptees or birth parents who have relinquished their child, and a variety of other issues.
Lucinda Guarino
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Westwood, Los Angeles, CA 90024
Hi, there, I'm Lucinda! My name is Lucinda Guarino, and I'm a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) based in Southern California and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with women and men ages 14 and over and specialize in anxiety, life transitions, and emotional challenges. I use Humanistic/Existential Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help my clients progress and start feeling better. I'm also happy to work with clients who desire to meet with someone from a faith-based, Christian perspective.
Hi, there, I'm Lucinda! My name is Lucinda Guarino, and I'm a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) based in Southern California and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with women and men ages 14 and over and specialize in anxiety, life transitions, and emotional challenges. I use Humanistic/Existential Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help my clients progress and start feeling better. I'm also happy to work with clients who desire to meet with someone from a faith-based, Christian perspective.
Chantal Herrada
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westwood, Los Angeles, CA 90024
Chantal Herrada is a dedicated and compassionate bilingual psychotherapist with over five years of experience in the mental health field. She specializes in providing therapeutic services to children, adults, and families, drawing on her rich background in mental health. Chantal earned her Bachelor's degree in Social Work with a focus on Psychology from Seattle University, followed by a Master's degree in Social Work from the University of Southern California (USC). Her commitment to mental health is deeply rooted in personal experiences, which have fueled her passion for helping others navigate their mental health journeys.
Chantal Herrada is a dedicated and compassionate bilingual psychotherapist with over five years of experience in the mental health field. She specializes in providing therapeutic services to children, adults, and families, drawing on her rich background in mental health. Chantal earned her Bachelor's degree in Social Work with a focus on Psychology from Seattle University, followed by a Master's degree in Social Work from the University of Southern California (USC). Her commitment to mental health is deeply rooted in personal experiences, which have fueled her passion for helping others navigate their mental health journeys.
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Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westwood, Los Angeles, CA 90024
Are you seeking to gain clarity and stability during life transitions? Do you want support as you navigate difficult life circumstances? Are you struggling to develop and maintain healthy relationships? While it may seem vulnerable, daunting, and liberating to share your personal journey, you do not have to experience your challenges alone. I strive to support my clients and help them find the courage to discover and be their most authentic selves.
Are you seeking to gain clarity and stability during life transitions? Do you want support as you navigate difficult life circumstances? Are you struggling to develop and maintain healthy relationships? While it may seem vulnerable, daunting, and liberating to share your personal journey, you do not have to experience your challenges alone. I strive to support my clients and help them find the courage to discover and be their most authentic selves.
Cynthia Gonzalez
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Westwood, Los Angeles, CA 90024 (Online Only)
Hi! My name is Cynthia Gonzalez and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT), Seeking Safety, PEARLS, and Phase 1 Brain spotting. I have experience with issues like anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, PTSD, and anger.
Hi! My name is Cynthia Gonzalez and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT), Seeking Safety, PEARLS, and Phase 1 Brain spotting. I have experience with issues like anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, PTSD, and anger.
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Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Westwood, Los Angeles, CA 90024 (Online Only)
You're feeling overwhelmed, confused, stuck. You're discouraged because dating is stressful, you're walking on eggshells in your current relationship or struggling to process a break up. When will things feel easy or when will you go back to feeling like yourself again?
You're feeling overwhelmed, confused, stuck. You're discouraged because dating is stressful, you're walking on eggshells in your current relationship or struggling to process a break up. When will things feel easy or when will you go back to feeling like yourself again?
Infertility and Loss with Callie Henningsen
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westwood, Los Angeles, CA 90024 (Online Only)
Your path to parenthood hasn’t been anything like you imagined. You are having a hard time getting pregnant or staying pregnant. You want to have hope, but are terrified of being let down. You are trying to stay calm, but have endless details to keep track of. You feel anxious, exhausted, and alone much of the time. The stress and uncertainty is taking a toll on your relationships. You have experienced a lot of loss along the way, including the version of yourself that existed before any of this happened. If you are struggling, know that you don’t have to go through this alone.
Your path to parenthood hasn’t been anything like you imagined. You are having a hard time getting pregnant or staying pregnant. You want to have hope, but are terrified of being let down. You are trying to stay calm, but have endless details to keep track of. You feel anxious, exhausted, and alone much of the time. The stress and uncertainty is taking a toll on your relationships. You have experienced a lot of loss along the way, including the version of yourself that existed before any of this happened. If you are struggling, know that you don’t have to go through this alone.
Hi there! I am a licensed child psychologist based out of West Los Angeles, California. It is my greatest privilege to dedicate my life’s work to repairing key family relationships and facilitating impactful and long-lasting systemic change. Through extensive and comprehensive treatment experience resolving acute pediatric disorders including oppositional-defiant disorder (ODD), disruptive-mood dysregulation disorder (DMDD), and selective mutism, I am confident in my ability to anchor families to stable waters.
Hi there! I am a licensed child psychologist based out of West Los Angeles, California. It is my greatest privilege to dedicate my life’s work to repairing key family relationships and facilitating impactful and long-lasting systemic change. Through extensive and comprehensive treatment experience resolving acute pediatric disorders including oppositional-defiant disorder (ODD), disruptive-mood dysregulation disorder (DMDD), and selective mutism, I am confident in my ability to anchor families to stable waters.
My passion is in helping my clients see themselves as innately whole, healthy, and resilient. I work in partnership with my clients to identify their goals and together we collaborate to work toward these goals. I am an EMDR certified therapist and I provide IFS-informed EMDR therapy in addition to other talk therapy modalities.
My passion is in helping my clients see themselves as innately whole, healthy, and resilient. I work in partnership with my clients to identify their goals and together we collaborate to work toward these goals. I am an EMDR certified therapist and I provide IFS-informed EMDR therapy in addition to other talk therapy modalities.
Shannon Lopynski
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, MAEd, APCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Westwood, Los Angeles, CA 90024 (Online Only)
Welcome! My name is Shannon Lopynski. As an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor and former School Counselor, I am passionate about helping you heal and grow. Whether you're experiencing symptoms of anxiety, grief, or navigating significant life changes, my goal is to provide a supportive and compassionate environment for you to process your thoughts and emotions and leave with practical strategies to improve your well-being. I use a solution-focused and strengths-based approach to therapy, while also utilizing holistic practices such as mindfulness and breathwork, empowering you to make healthy choices.
Welcome! My name is Shannon Lopynski. As an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor and former School Counselor, I am passionate about helping you heal and grow. Whether you're experiencing symptoms of anxiety, grief, or navigating significant life changes, my goal is to provide a supportive and compassionate environment for you to process your thoughts and emotions and leave with practical strategies to improve your well-being. I use a solution-focused and strengths-based approach to therapy, while also utilizing holistic practices such as mindfulness and breathwork, empowering you to make healthy choices.
Candice Amber Packard
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Westwood, Los Angeles, CA 90024
“Meanings are not determined by situations, but we determine ourselves by the meanings we give to situations.” —Alfred Adler. My approach to therapy is person-centered and trauma informed. I tailor my therapeutic interventions to individual needs through a variety of frameworks and modalities, including psychodynamic, humanistic, family systems, and narrative therapy. I received my BS in Human Services and my MS in Counseling with a concentration in marriage, family, and child therapy from University of Phoenix.
“Meanings are not determined by situations, but we determine ourselves by the meanings we give to situations.” —Alfred Adler. My approach to therapy is person-centered and trauma informed. I tailor my therapeutic interventions to individual needs through a variety of frameworks and modalities, including psychodynamic, humanistic, family systems, and narrative therapy. I received my BS in Human Services and my MS in Counseling with a concentration in marriage, family, and child therapy from University of Phoenix.
Cal Care Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Westwood, Los Angeles, CA 90024
Do you feel as if you are emotionally stuck and need a helping hand? Are you feeling overwhelmed, lost, and tired? You may be going through a life transition, relationship difficulty, or problems managing daily life. Most people go through times in their lives when they need some guidance. You don't have to go through this hardship alone. Reach out and let's get through this together. I am offering free consultations over the phone, at this time, to assess your comfort level before we have a full session. I am able to see individuals with a residence in the state of California and Nevada.
Do you feel as if you are emotionally stuck and need a helping hand? Are you feeling overwhelmed, lost, and tired? You may be going through a life transition, relationship difficulty, or problems managing daily life. Most people go through times in their lives when they need some guidance. You don't have to go through this hardship alone. Reach out and let's get through this together. I am offering free consultations over the phone, at this time, to assess your comfort level before we have a full session. I am able to see individuals with a residence in the state of California and Nevada.
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