Emotionally Focused Therapists in Wilshire Center, Los Angeles, CA
Margo De La Cruz Sex + Intimacy Issues
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wilshire Center, Los Angeles, CA 90010 (Online Only)
I offer approaches like EMDR and EFT to help you get to the root of intimacy struggles—whether they’re tied to emotional blocks, past experiences, or present dynamics.
Sex and intimacy can be tough topics—whether you’re dealing with mismatched desires, emotional disconnection, or struggling to feel confident in your own skin. You are certainly not alone, and I specialize in helping individuals and couples break through the awkwardness and get real about their needs, desires, and challenges. Together, we’ll tackle it head-on and create a space where honesty and connection thrive. Therapy isn’t about fixing you; it’s about giving you the tools to understand and express yourself authentically. Above all, I am here to meet you wherever you are.
I offer approaches like EMDR and EFT to help you get to the root of intimacy struggles—whether they’re tied to emotional blocks, past experiences, or present dynamics.
Sex and intimacy can be tough topics—whether you’re dealing with mismatched desires, emotional disconnection, or struggling to feel confident in your own skin. You are certainly not alone, and I specialize in helping individuals and couples break through the awkwardness and get real about their needs, desires, and challenges. Together, we’ll tackle it head-on and create a space where honesty and connection thrive. Therapy isn’t about fixing you; it’s about giving you the tools to understand and express yourself authentically. Above all, I am here to meet you wherever you are.
Rachel E. Hale
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Wilshire Center, Los Angeles, CA 90005
I strive to create a warm, supportive therapeutic environment where you feel heard and understood. I believe the safety of the therapeutic relationship allows you to engage in meaningful exploration of the issues that are impacting your wellbeing. I offer emotionally-focused therapy to help you increase insight and awareness, strengthen relationships, and gain the confidence and skills you need to live well. Therapy is a collaborative process and my role is to empower you to achieve your goals. I have experience helping clients with concerns related to anxiety, depression/sadness, self-esteem, relationships, difficult transitions, grief and trauma.
I strive to create a warm, supportive therapeutic environment where you feel heard and understood. I believe the safety of the therapeutic relationship allows you to engage in meaningful exploration of the issues that are impacting your wellbeing. I offer emotionally-focused therapy to help you increase insight and awareness, strengthen relationships, and gain the confidence and skills you need to live well. Therapy is a collaborative process and my role is to empower you to achieve your goals. I have experience helping clients with concerns related to anxiety, depression/sadness, self-esteem, relationships, difficult transitions, grief and trauma.
Amanda Sommers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wilshire Center, Los Angeles, CA 90010 (Online Only)
I integrate interventions from internal family systems, somatics, narrative therapy, emotionally focused therapy, and offer the use of dialectical behavior therapy skills.
I specialize in working with individuals, couples, and families. My work relies on a strong and supportive therapeutic relationship wherein profound exploration and sustained healing takes place. My primary goal is to support you in living the life you want to live, which means I practice deep intuitive listening, I offer calm presence, and I support your growth by understanding your values and motivation. I have been licensed since 2014 and I have felt honored to be alongside every individual I have supported. I understand that the process of deepening relationship with Self in order to make change takes courage and vulnerability.
I integrate interventions from internal family systems, somatics, narrative therapy, emotionally focused therapy, and offer the use of dialectical behavior therapy skills.
I specialize in working with individuals, couples, and families. My work relies on a strong and supportive therapeutic relationship wherein profound exploration and sustained healing takes place. My primary goal is to support you in living the life you want to live, which means I practice deep intuitive listening, I offer calm presence, and I support your growth by understanding your values and motivation. I have been licensed since 2014 and I have felt honored to be alongside every individual I have supported. I understand that the process of deepening relationship with Self in order to make change takes courage and vulnerability.
Shelly Stover
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Wilshire Center, Los Angeles, CA 90010
I use Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT) with couples and somatic interventions from TRM.
Do you take care of other people's needs so no one gets upset, but also feel burned out? Maybe you struggle to be your authentic self with your partner? Do you want to feel more connected to your kids or spouse and stop repeating old patterns? Maybe you're worrying about what others think of you, wanting a career change, getting engaged or experiencing a loss. Life keeps moving and you're unsure of which decision to make. Let's connect. I work with couples, new parents, women's health, creative professionals, career transitioners, and people interested in exploring their body image and sexual intimacy in a non-judgemental space.
I use Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT) with couples and somatic interventions from TRM.
Do you take care of other people's needs so no one gets upset, but also feel burned out? Maybe you struggle to be your authentic self with your partner? Do you want to feel more connected to your kids or spouse and stop repeating old patterns? Maybe you're worrying about what others think of you, wanting a career change, getting engaged or experiencing a loss. Life keeps moving and you're unsure of which decision to make. Let's connect. I work with couples, new parents, women's health, creative professionals, career transitioners, and people interested in exploring their body image and sexual intimacy in a non-judgemental space.
I am Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Therapist licensed in California. I have been working with families and individuals for over 15 years. Over the past 9 years, I have been providing therapy for families and individuals who have challenges with mental health barriers. I have worked as a Crisis Responder in the community, hospital, and Law Enforcement settings providing training and coaching strategies on how to respond to mental health using a non-judgmental approach.
I am Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Therapist licensed in California. I have been working with families and individuals for over 15 years. Over the past 9 years, I have been providing therapy for families and individuals who have challenges with mental health barriers. I have worked as a Crisis Responder in the community, hospital, and Law Enforcement settings providing training and coaching strategies on how to respond to mental health using a non-judgmental approach.
Yu Rha Choi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wilshire Center, Los Angeles, CA 90010 (Online Only)
You put up a good front but on the inside you feel like you're falling apart. You're reactive, disengaged and spiraling in your head. You've tried on your own but you need more support and that's okay. We aren't meant to bear things alone. Let me come along aside you as you work through your current stressors, heal from past traumas, explore your family of origin and address any attachment wounds. I know therapy can seem intimidating, especially if you have dismissive parents, internalized shame/guilt or feel like an invisible minority, but sometimes the healing process starts by showing up and investing in yourself.
You put up a good front but on the inside you feel like you're falling apart. You're reactive, disengaged and spiraling in your head. You've tried on your own but you need more support and that's okay. We aren't meant to bear things alone. Let me come along aside you as you work through your current stressors, heal from past traumas, explore your family of origin and address any attachment wounds. I know therapy can seem intimidating, especially if you have dismissive parents, internalized shame/guilt or feel like an invisible minority, but sometimes the healing process starts by showing up and investing in yourself.
Nakju Lee
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wilshire Center, Los Angeles, CA 90020
My goal is to guide people restore their self-esteem as a competent individual, build a healthy relationship with others, especially with their spouse and children, and promote lasting change that brings them to feel loved, capable, and alive. It may be a long journey, but by the end of the journey I have seen people moving away from unhealthy vicious cycle of the past and creating more desirable relationships with each other.
My goal is to guide people restore their self-esteem as a competent individual, build a healthy relationship with others, especially with their spouse and children, and promote lasting change that brings them to feel loved, capable, and alive. It may be a long journey, but by the end of the journey I have seen people moving away from unhealthy vicious cycle of the past and creating more desirable relationships with each other.
Sarah Kim
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, BFA, MA
Verified Verified
Wilshire Center, Los Angeles, CA 90010 (Online Only)
I enjoy working with clients who want to do in-depth work exploring root causes and heal from deep pain. Often many don’t realize what they have experienced is valid, significant, and worth exploring. It could be something buried or brushed off from your childhood, close relationships, a recent stressor. Over time, things l eft unresolved and carried with us can resurface, impact relationships with ourselves and others, and become harder to avoid. It's hard holding it all together and it’s okay if can't anymore. You don’t have to do it alone.
I enjoy working with clients who want to do in-depth work exploring root causes and heal from deep pain. Often many don’t realize what they have experienced is valid, significant, and worth exploring. It could be something buried or brushed off from your childhood, close relationships, a recent stressor. Over time, things l eft unresolved and carried with us can resurface, impact relationships with ourselves and others, and become harder to avoid. It's hard holding it all together and it’s okay if can't anymore. You don’t have to do it alone.
Ellen Park-Nakashima
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PsyD, LCSW, MDiv, MEd
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Wilshire Center, Los Angeles, CA 90020
If you are seeking help through counseling or therapy, I offer individual and couples therapy to older adolescents and adults. My approach to therapy is to help clients feel safe and supported. While providing a welcoming and confidential space, I collaborate with the client to explore current life stressors and events to work toward achieving greater understanding and working through areas of feeling stuck.
If you are seeking help through counseling or therapy, I offer individual and couples therapy to older adolescents and adults. My approach to therapy is to help clients feel safe and supported. While providing a welcoming and confidential space, I collaborate with the client to explore current life stressors and events to work toward achieving greater understanding and working through areas of feeling stuck.
APLA Health - David Geffen Center
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Wilshire Center, Los Angeles, CA 90005
We at APLA Health - David Geffen Center, located in Koreatown, are dedicated to serving our community, and we make working with individuals of all backgrounds part of our mission. We are here to help, whether you're completely committed to change or you're struggling with the idea.
We at APLA Health - David Geffen Center, located in Koreatown, are dedicated to serving our community, and we make working with individuals of all backgrounds part of our mission. We are here to help, whether you're completely committed to change or you're struggling with the idea.
Dr. Cristal Lopez
Psychologist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wilshire Center, Los Angeles, CA 90005 (Online Only)
Welcome! You might be feeling disconnected from those around you. I'm Dr. Cristal Lopez, and I believe that we all have powerful strengths. Together, we will explore yours to help you unlock your full potential, connect authentically with others, and show up as your true self. My training at top U.S. children's hospitals, including Children's Hospital Los Angeles, California Pacific Medical Center, Texas Children’s Hospital, and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, has provided me with over 6 years of experience working with children, adolescents, young and mid-life adults, and families.
Welcome! You might be feeling disconnected from those around you. I'm Dr. Cristal Lopez, and I believe that we all have powerful strengths. Together, we will explore yours to help you unlock your full potential, connect authentically with others, and show up as your true self. My training at top U.S. children's hospitals, including Children's Hospital Los Angeles, California Pacific Medical Center, Texas Children’s Hospital, and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, has provided me with over 6 years of experience working with children, adolescents, young and mid-life adults, and families.
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Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Wilshire Center, Los Angeles, CA 90020
It is daunting to decide to see a therapist, especially if you are not familiar with clinical treatment. Sometimes you need help uncovering thoughts and feelings regarding concerning matters. Are you so anxious, depressed, and angry that you feel overwhelmed? Or do you want to be a more social, confident, and positive individual? Each client is unique. The ultimate goal of therapy is to allow a client to learn about themselves in order to be more proactive and live the fullest life possible.
It is daunting to decide to see a therapist, especially if you are not familiar with clinical treatment. Sometimes you need help uncovering thoughts and feelings regarding concerning matters. Are you so anxious, depressed, and angry that you feel overwhelmed? Or do you want to be a more social, confident, and positive individual? Each client is unique. The ultimate goal of therapy is to allow a client to learn about themselves in order to be more proactive and live the fullest life possible.
Elisa Pak
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Wilshire Center, Los Angeles, CA 90010 (Online Only)
Are you tired of the same old patterns and anxiety holding you back in life? Perhaps you know what your goals are and you would like to gain some more insight and coping skills as you work towards them. You've been putting a lot of pressure on yourself and now you're wanting support as you figure things out. You’re realizing it’s time to take care of you. You are motivated and ready for a change. Therapy can help. My approach is warm and collaborative and I do my best to understand and support you along your way.
Are you tired of the same old patterns and anxiety holding you back in life? Perhaps you know what your goals are and you would like to gain some more insight and coping skills as you work towards them. You've been putting a lot of pressure on yourself and now you're wanting support as you figure things out. You’re realizing it’s time to take care of you. You are motivated and ready for a change. Therapy can help. My approach is warm and collaborative and I do my best to understand and support you along your way.
Lynn Steinberg
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD
Verified Verified
Wilshire Center, Los Angeles, CA 90020
Dr. Steinberg has worked in institutional settings with adults and adolescents. She has been in Private Practice since 1984. During that time, she has specialized in working with all kinds of abuse issues and become an expert in the treatment of sexual abuse. She has worked with individuals, couples, and families. Throughout this time, she worked with depression and anxiety, PTSD, and personality disorders.
Dr. Steinberg has worked in institutional settings with adults and adolescents. She has been in Private Practice since 1984. During that time, she has specialized in working with all kinds of abuse issues and become an expert in the treatment of sexual abuse. She has worked with individuals, couples, and families. Throughout this time, she worked with depression and anxiety, PTSD, and personality disorders.
Jessica Vazquez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Wilshire Center, Los Angeles, CA 90005 (Online Only)
Feelings, feelings, feelings. They can be complex painful, rewarding, and sometimes, confusing. Sometimes those feelings and emotions consume us, other times we avoid them either way; they affect us. In this space, I hope to help guide your understanding of what you are experiencing. To acknowledge triggers, and normalize some of your behaviors without excusing them. In all, my goal as a therapist is to create an environment where you feel listened too and important .
Feelings, feelings, feelings. They can be complex painful, rewarding, and sometimes, confusing. Sometimes those feelings and emotions consume us, other times we avoid them either way; they affect us. In this space, I hope to help guide your understanding of what you are experiencing. To acknowledge triggers, and normalize some of your behaviors without excusing them. In all, my goal as a therapist is to create an environment where you feel listened too and important .
Helen Sohn-Hood
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Wilshire Center, Los Angeles, CA 90010
I specialize in Asian, African, Latinx, and other collectivistic cultures. Also in Couple therapy. I have a distinctive, deeply empathetic approach to therapy. My practice blends psychodynamic and CBT methods to address anxiety, depression, codependency, and narcissism, with a genuine understanding of cultural complexities. Whether you’re seeking support for individual struggles, couples issues, or LGBTQ+ experiences, real connections make a real difference. Reach out today to begin making lasting changes in your life. Prioritizing your mental health is choosing a better you.
I specialize in Asian, African, Latinx, and other collectivistic cultures. Also in Couple therapy. I have a distinctive, deeply empathetic approach to therapy. My practice blends psychodynamic and CBT methods to address anxiety, depression, codependency, and narcissism, with a genuine understanding of cultural complexities. Whether you’re seeking support for individual struggles, couples issues, or LGBTQ+ experiences, real connections make a real difference. Reach out today to begin making lasting changes in your life. Prioritizing your mental health is choosing a better you.
Heather Williams
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wilshire Center, Los Angeles, CA 90010
Navigating the shift from one phase of life to another can be challenging, especially when past experiences or unresolved attachment issues resurface. As a therapist dedicated to working with young adults like you, I understand how these transitions can impact your well-being and sense of self.
Navigating the shift from one phase of life to another can be challenging, especially when past experiences or unresolved attachment issues resurface. As a therapist dedicated to working with young adults like you, I understand how these transitions can impact your well-being and sense of self.
Faith Yoo
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wilshire Center, Los Angeles, CA 90020
Your story, as a young adult or growing adult, matters. Your story is personal and holds your truth. As your Asian-American Therapist specializing in working with adults & teens, I am here to give you the voice you deserve. Your worth and happiness lies beyond fear and confusion. As a teen or an adult, your fears may cause you to feel judged, excluded, or hurt - closing you off from the world. I guide you to a place where you are seen and understood, so you can feel accepted and loved. Together, we can challenge those harmful thought patterns and help you truly feel good about yourself and your life.
Your story, as a young adult or growing adult, matters. Your story is personal and holds your truth. As your Asian-American Therapist specializing in working with adults & teens, I am here to give you the voice you deserve. Your worth and happiness lies beyond fear and confusion. As a teen or an adult, your fears may cause you to feel judged, excluded, or hurt - closing you off from the world. I guide you to a place where you are seen and understood, so you can feel accepted and loved. Together, we can challenge those harmful thought patterns and help you truly feel good about yourself and your life.
Navie Sandhu
Psychologist, PsyD, MPH, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Wilshire Center, Los Angeles, CA 90005 (Online Only)
Life has a funny way of throwing us off balance, am I right? I’m Navie (Navneet) Sandhu, PsyD, MPH, a licensed Clinical Psychologist and I'm here to help you navigate those bumps in the road. With a wealth of experience gained during my tenure at Kaiser Permanente and my postdoctoral fellowship in the Health Psychology program at California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco, I am well-equipped to assist you in your story.
Life has a funny way of throwing us off balance, am I right? I’m Navie (Navneet) Sandhu, PsyD, MPH, a licensed Clinical Psychologist and I'm here to help you navigate those bumps in the road. With a wealth of experience gained during my tenure at Kaiser Permanente and my postdoctoral fellowship in the Health Psychology program at California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco, I am well-equipped to assist you in your story.
APLA Health - Gleicher/Chen Health Center
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Wilshire Center, Los Angeles, CA 90005
We at APLA Health - Gleicher/Chen Health Center are dedicated to serving our community, and we make working with individuals of all backgrounds part of our mission. We are here to help, whether you're completely committed to change or you're struggling with the idea. We provide medical, dental, and behavioral health care all within the same clinic. In addition to primary care, we offer sexual health testing and treatment, HIV/AIDs care, and medical interventions for the trans community. We also have a team of substance abuse and prevention specialists at this location.
We at APLA Health - Gleicher/Chen Health Center are dedicated to serving our community, and we make working with individuals of all backgrounds part of our mission. We are here to help, whether you're completely committed to change or you're struggling with the idea. We provide medical, dental, and behavioral health care all within the same clinic. In addition to primary care, we offer sexual health testing and treatment, HIV/AIDs care, and medical interventions for the trans community. We also have a team of substance abuse and prevention specialists at this location.
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Who is emotionally focused therapy for?
Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is for couples who are emotionally distressed, stuck in an unsatisfying relationship pattern or feeling deeply alienated. They may even believe the relationship is beyond repair. Very often, the partners display intense anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal in the relationship. In addition, EFT is helpful to couples and individuals who have difficulty expressing emotions and those who have trouble regulating emotions.
Why do people need emotionally focused therapy?
People need emotionally focused therapy because the need for others is built into the brain, but the pressures of daily life can erode feelings of love, and couples often do not have the skills to find their way back to the comfort of each other. Instead, they may be stuck in repetitive patterns of anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal. Emotionally focused therapy regards such strong negative feelings as expressions of protest over the loss of connection and turns them into pathways of reconnection.
What happens in emotionally focused therapy?
Over the course of eight to 20 weekly sessions, couples de-escalate their negative emotional reactivity to one another so that they can listen to each other and be responsive to each other’s needs. Then the deep emotional and physical bond is restored, giving partners a sense of comfort and security, which they can use to solve whatever problems come their way. The therapist plays an active role, helping partners understand how anger and withdrawal are actually misguided cries for connection.
What problems does emotionally focused therapy treat?
EFT is designed to help couples stuck in dysfunctional relationship patterns regain closeness and rebuild their relationship. Typically, such couples experience considerable distress, with partners feeling alienated and distrustful of one another, not certain their relationship can survive. EFT is also helpful to individuals experiencing attachment-related fears of loss; it helps them learn to use their fears as a way of eliciting the closeness they desire.