Therapists in Los Angeles, CA
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Maxine M. Hughes
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CST-C
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90048 (Online Only)
Is it difficult to trust others or your partner? Do you find yourself avoiding people or lacking energy to do the things you enjoy? Would you like a better relationship with yourself and others? I am cisgender LGBTQ affirmative therapist, my goal is to provide a sex positive environment for you to be authentically who you are, without judgment. During short term treatment I will provide you with tools to find practical solutions to your challenges.
Is it difficult to trust others or your partner? Do you find yourself avoiding people or lacking energy to do the things you enjoy? Would you like a better relationship with yourself and others? I am cisgender LGBTQ affirmative therapist, my goal is to provide a sex positive environment for you to be authentically who you are, without judgment. During short term treatment I will provide you with tools to find practical solutions to your challenges.
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Ashley Adams
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90027 (Online Only)
Hi, I'm Ashley, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 13 years of experience working with adults, couples and families affected by substance use disorders, trauma and acute mental health disorders. I have worked in a variety of clinical settings which include residential, outpatient, community mental health, private practice and teaching graduate students in an adjunct role.
Hi, I'm Ashley, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 13 years of experience working with adults, couples and families affected by substance use disorders, trauma and acute mental health disorders. I have worked in a variety of clinical settings which include residential, outpatient, community mental health, private practice and teaching graduate students in an adjunct role.
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Rebecca Brandy
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90041
Everybody has a story to tell, and I want to hear yours. I believe you are the expert in your experience, and together we can navigate your life with more understanding and ease. My role is to help empower you to become your authentic self using curiosity and empathy. I aim to create a nonjudgmental environment where you can speak freely about your anxiety, relationship issues, thoughts, impulses, secrets, sadness, desires, happiness, work stress, ideas, grief, life transitions, low self-esteem, and past/current traumas.
Everybody has a story to tell, and I want to hear yours. I believe you are the expert in your experience, and together we can navigate your life with more understanding and ease. My role is to help empower you to become your authentic self using curiosity and empathy. I aim to create a nonjudgmental environment where you can speak freely about your anxiety, relationship issues, thoughts, impulses, secrets, sadness, desires, happiness, work stress, ideas, grief, life transitions, low self-esteem, and past/current traumas.
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Hector A Madril
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90025 (Online Only)
Feeling worried all the time? Feeling down or depressed? Dealing with negative thinking that wont go away? Having difficulties in your relationships? Struggling to maintain a balance between responsibilities and everyday challenges? Let me help you! I will guide you to effectively manage anxiety, depression or elevated stress that may arise when dealing with past or present relationship issues, family conflict, divorce, separation, parenting difficulties, trauma, illness, loss, transitions or other life stressors. I offer individual, couples, or family therapy services using brief or long term approaches specific to your needs.
Feeling worried all the time? Feeling down or depressed? Dealing with negative thinking that wont go away? Having difficulties in your relationships? Struggling to maintain a balance between responsibilities and everyday challenges? Let me help you! I will guide you to effectively manage anxiety, depression or elevated stress that may arise when dealing with past or present relationship issues, family conflict, divorce, separation, parenting difficulties, trauma, illness, loss, transitions or other life stressors. I offer individual, couples, or family therapy services using brief or long term approaches specific to your needs.
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Kristin Halladay
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90039
I have experience working with children and adults who are experiencing challenges related to anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, relationship conflict, life transitions, trauma, and family issues.
I believe therapy can be a richly rewarding process. Through therapy you can find a deeper connection with yourself and others, overcome difficulties and move towards growth, healing, and self-compassion. Although therapy can be challenging at times, it can also be playful, utilizing humor and genuine curiosity. I strive to create a non-judgmental and collaborative environment, fostering trust, safety, and connection. My style is warm, engaged, and caring.
I have experience working with children and adults who are experiencing challenges related to anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, relationship conflict, life transitions, trauma, and family issues.
I believe therapy can be a richly rewarding process. Through therapy you can find a deeper connection with yourself and others, overcome difficulties and move towards growth, healing, and self-compassion. Although therapy can be challenging at times, it can also be playful, utilizing humor and genuine curiosity. I strive to create a non-judgmental and collaborative environment, fostering trust, safety, and connection. My style is warm, engaged, and caring.
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Fredrick Edo
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PsyD
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90066
My specialty is with athletes, children, adolescents, and couples.
The nature of my work as a psychoanalyst and psychotherapist is to strive for a safe and trusting environment during the time that is shared. Together we build the relationship as patient and clinician aim to maintain a valuable and private space for us to discuss any challenging issues they are experiencing, decreasing limits and without judgment. My orientation of choice is psychodynamic. I mainly focus from the psychoanalytic relational space.
My specialty is with athletes, children, adolescents, and couples.
The nature of my work as a psychoanalyst and psychotherapist is to strive for a safe and trusting environment during the time that is shared. Together we build the relationship as patient and clinician aim to maintain a valuable and private space for us to discuss any challenging issues they are experiencing, decreasing limits and without judgment. My orientation of choice is psychodynamic. I mainly focus from the psychoanalytic relational space.
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Diane Marie Ramirez-Stone
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90039
I believe the therapeutic relationship can change lives. Through this relationship I work together with you to unlock your potential to lead a fulfilling and meaningful life. We do this profound work by exploring the complex stories we weave around our histories and by respecting the deep-seated need for intimacy and self-expression that motivates us.
I believe the therapeutic relationship can change lives. Through this relationship I work together with you to unlock your potential to lead a fulfilling and meaningful life. We do this profound work by exploring the complex stories we weave around our histories and by respecting the deep-seated need for intimacy and self-expression that motivates us.
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Elias Ganster
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, MS, BFA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90065 (Online Only)
I'm not here to fix you or your relationship, but rather to work together toward a more harmonious life which includes all aspects of yourself and those you care about, even those people and aspects of self that you may struggle to accept the most.
Hopeless, lost, depressed, overwhelmed, anxious? Maybe you feel like it's all your fault. It's easy to feel like there's something wrong with us when we need help, that we're not supposed to be vulnerable, that we're supposed to tough it out. Sometimes the bravest thing we can do is ask for help. There may be no perfect point where we can land on spectrums of intelligence, sexuality, gender, personality, or any of the identities we use to define ourselves. But our ability to move across these spectrums may make the difference between us feeling stuck in our day-to-day lives and being able to grow and change when we need to the most.
I'm not here to fix you or your relationship, but rather to work together toward a more harmonious life which includes all aspects of yourself and those you care about, even those people and aspects of self that you may struggle to accept the most.
Hopeless, lost, depressed, overwhelmed, anxious? Maybe you feel like it's all your fault. It's easy to feel like there's something wrong with us when we need help, that we're not supposed to be vulnerable, that we're supposed to tough it out. Sometimes the bravest thing we can do is ask for help. There may be no perfect point where we can land on spectrums of intelligence, sexuality, gender, personality, or any of the identities we use to define ourselves. But our ability to move across these spectrums may make the difference between us feeling stuck in our day-to-day lives and being able to grow and change when we need to the most.
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Dr. Alexandra Agar
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, CST
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90045 (Online Only)
I offer a safe sex-positive environment for PWD/kink/poly/LGBTQIA+ couples and individuals, along with CBT, addiction recovery, behavioral and mind body interventions for a diverse group of clients who have been marginalized and who have felt unseen.
Through my practice as a certified sex therapist I've learned that every human has the right to achieve full sexual citizenship, incorporating sexual expression, sexual health and well being, no matter their age, gender, physical limitations or sexual preferences.
I offer a safe sex-positive environment for PWD/kink/poly/LGBTQIA+ couples and individuals, along with CBT, addiction recovery, behavioral and mind body interventions for a diverse group of clients who have been marginalized and who have felt unseen.
Through my practice as a certified sex therapist I've learned that every human has the right to achieve full sexual citizenship, incorporating sexual expression, sexual health and well being, no matter their age, gender, physical limitations or sexual preferences.
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Don Nocon
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, CA LMFT, GA LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90034
I have experience in couples work, sexual abuse, physical abuse, developmental trauma, sex/love/porn addiction, depression, and anxiety.
Life has a way throwing curve balls. From unexpected challenges to fluctuating deadlines, life sometimes causes us to feel like we are aiming for a moving target. Relationships are guaranteed to have pitfalls that can surprise anyone. Trauma often is the leftover when a home or society is not welcoming, when violence has been perpetrated on you, or when you are faced with overwhelming loss. You will need access to your internal resources when addressing past and present trauma. Living life with a centered mindfulness can help guide you to wholeness.
I have experience in couples work, sexual abuse, physical abuse, developmental trauma, sex/love/porn addiction, depression, and anxiety.
Life has a way throwing curve balls. From unexpected challenges to fluctuating deadlines, life sometimes causes us to feel like we are aiming for a moving target. Relationships are guaranteed to have pitfalls that can surprise anyone. Trauma often is the leftover when a home or society is not welcoming, when violence has been perpetrated on you, or when you are faced with overwhelming loss. You will need access to your internal resources when addressing past and present trauma. Living life with a centered mindfulness can help guide you to wholeness.
![Photo of Jane Reardon, MA, MFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/51b9a2ad-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
If you're having difficulty navigating some of your relationships and feel stuck in certain aspects of your life, let's explore what's holding you back . Through a spontaneous and highly interactive therapeutic relationship, you'll discover correlations between your personal history, any traumatic events and your present reality. Combining EMDR, positive psychology and specific strategies to re-direct your neural pathways, I'd like to help you separate what was from what is, and where you'd like to be, so you can stop repeating destructive patterns and become available to live the life you love.
If you're having difficulty navigating some of your relationships and feel stuck in certain aspects of your life, let's explore what's holding you back . Through a spontaneous and highly interactive therapeutic relationship, you'll discover correlations between your personal history, any traumatic events and your present reality. Combining EMDR, positive psychology and specific strategies to re-direct your neural pathways, I'd like to help you separate what was from what is, and where you'd like to be, so you can stop repeating destructive patterns and become available to live the life you love.
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Kate Sheehan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90024
I work in person and online with individuals and couples.
Your life CAN be different. You can enjoy authentic relationships, clear communications, and a genuine purpose. If you need short-term support in achieving your goals, please contact me for a free consultation. Long-term, ongoing therapy is also available. Please contact me to discuss what you need help with at this time. I work with individuals who are lost, confused, stuck, dissatisfied, unfulfilled, or disappointed.
I work in person and online with individuals and couples.
Your life CAN be different. You can enjoy authentic relationships, clear communications, and a genuine purpose. If you need short-term support in achieving your goals, please contact me for a free consultation. Long-term, ongoing therapy is also available. Please contact me to discuss what you need help with at this time. I work with individuals who are lost, confused, stuck, dissatisfied, unfulfilled, or disappointed.
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Hi, I am Alexa, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (145873) practicing in the State of California. My journey in assisting individuals began at a young age, and I have since committed myself to supporting teens, adults, and couples in their pursuit of personal growth and well-being.
Hi, I am Alexa, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (145873) practicing in the State of California. My journey in assisting individuals began at a young age, and I have since committed myself to supporting teens, adults, and couples in their pursuit of personal growth and well-being.
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Aaron Jones
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90017
While I specialize in intimate relationship therapy, I love working with humans from all walks of life.
The clients who seek me most are those searching for meaning in the adverse events that have happened to them and their courage to live wholly and fully while suffering. I believe people who are ready for this style of rich internal therapy work are willing to leave the comfort of their suffering to live a more authentic life with grace and flexibility through radical self-acceptance.
While I specialize in intimate relationship therapy, I love working with humans from all walks of life.
The clients who seek me most are those searching for meaning in the adverse events that have happened to them and their courage to live wholly and fully while suffering. I believe people who are ready for this style of rich internal therapy work are willing to leave the comfort of their suffering to live a more authentic life with grace and flexibility through radical self-acceptance.
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I believe therapy is a gift to yourself and everyone deserves a compassionate and accepting space to be heard. I provide support and guidance for a variety of life’s challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma, stress and relationship issues. I’m here to hold space for you, through the good and the bad. I work from a place of kindness and acceptance. I'm client-centered, which means your needs are my top priority. I have a warm and holistic approach and I pride myself on creating a space that feels safe and secure.
I believe therapy is a gift to yourself and everyone deserves a compassionate and accepting space to be heard. I provide support and guidance for a variety of life’s challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma, stress and relationship issues. I’m here to hold space for you, through the good and the bad. I work from a place of kindness and acceptance. I'm client-centered, which means your needs are my top priority. I have a warm and holistic approach and I pride myself on creating a space that feels safe and secure.
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Aghavni Ava Williams
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90039 (Online Only)
Seeking help is half the battle and I can guide you through the rest of the journey. I work with clients to provide a safe space to address a variety of issues ranging from trauma, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, shame, self-esteem, parenting and relationship difficulties. Together we can develop a new narrative about yourself and your potential while addressing past traumas and developing coping strategies to manage current and future challenges.
Seeking help is half the battle and I can guide you through the rest of the journey. I work with clients to provide a safe space to address a variety of issues ranging from trauma, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, shame, self-esteem, parenting and relationship difficulties. Together we can develop a new narrative about yourself and your potential while addressing past traumas and developing coping strategies to manage current and future challenges.
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Do you struggle with depression, anxiety, and trauma? Do you experience difficulties managing family and relationship issues? I believe that healing happens when we pay attention to all the parts that make us whole—our mind, body, and soul. The subconscious mind controls most of our reality and choices, so building awareness and active presence can improve the quality of daily living and assist in not only surviving, but thriving through life. As an intuitive & holistic therapist, I will assist you in strengthening your inner psyche and developing new tools to manage negative feelings and thoughts.
Do you struggle with depression, anxiety, and trauma? Do you experience difficulties managing family and relationship issues? I believe that healing happens when we pay attention to all the parts that make us whole—our mind, body, and soul. The subconscious mind controls most of our reality and choices, so building awareness and active presence can improve the quality of daily living and assist in not only surviving, but thriving through life. As an intuitive & holistic therapist, I will assist you in strengthening your inner psyche and developing new tools to manage negative feelings and thoughts.
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Ryan Chandler
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC, LCMHC, MLADC
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90046
Whether you're grappling with relationship issues, work-life balance, or seeking.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or struggling to cope with life's challenges? Taking that first step to ask for help can be daunting, but you've already shown courage by considering it. Just like standing at the edge of a high dive, it can feel scary and intimidating. But remember, you're not alone, and reaching out for support is a significant achievement in itself.
Whether you're grappling with relationship issues, work-life balance, or seeking.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or struggling to cope with life's challenges? Taking that first step to ask for help can be daunting, but you've already shown courage by considering it. Just like standing at the edge of a high dive, it can feel scary and intimidating. But remember, you're not alone, and reaching out for support is a significant achievement in itself.
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I work with adults who experience depression, anxiety disorders (agoraphobia, panic disorder, social anxiety, specific phobias), OCD, relationship challenges or loss, phase-of-life stressors, procrastination, & LGBTQ or Race related trauma.
Compared to many other psychologists, my therapy style may be more goal oriented, assertive, and with a stronger focus on observing and measuring therapeutic progress over longer term emotional processing. My approach is based on my belief that we do have the power to create healthy emotions & dismantle unwanted emotions. When meeting with you, I'll want to understand how your ongoing circumstances, emotions, behaviors, or thoughts impact the short term as well as the overall outcomes in your life. I base my treatment on evidenced-based inventions, eastern & wellness perspectives, and a conscious awareness approach.
I work with adults who experience depression, anxiety disorders (agoraphobia, panic disorder, social anxiety, specific phobias), OCD, relationship challenges or loss, phase-of-life stressors, procrastination, & LGBTQ or Race related trauma.
Compared to many other psychologists, my therapy style may be more goal oriented, assertive, and with a stronger focus on observing and measuring therapeutic progress over longer term emotional processing. My approach is based on my belief that we do have the power to create healthy emotions & dismantle unwanted emotions. When meeting with you, I'll want to understand how your ongoing circumstances, emotions, behaviors, or thoughts impact the short term as well as the overall outcomes in your life. I base my treatment on evidenced-based inventions, eastern & wellness perspectives, and a conscious awareness approach.
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Lori Karny LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90048 (Online Only)
I enjoy assisting adults of all ages to explore relationship concerns, to develop personal autonomy, self-worth - and to explore individual and professional creativity. If you are depressed, anxious, angry, struggling or worried - I want to help you. For over 25 years, I have supported individuals of all ages to articulate and understand psychological problems, to develop insight and individual strategies to thrive in life. I specialize in helping people who are are struggling with trauma, identity, suicidal ideation, emotional pain, social changes, family dynamics, relationship loss, complex grief, and emotional life transitions.
I enjoy assisting adults of all ages to explore relationship concerns, to develop personal autonomy, self-worth - and to explore individual and professional creativity. If you are depressed, anxious, angry, struggling or worried - I want to help you. For over 25 years, I have supported individuals of all ages to articulate and understand psychological problems, to develop insight and individual strategies to thrive in life. I specialize in helping people who are are struggling with trauma, identity, suicidal ideation, emotional pain, social changes, family dynamics, relationship loss, complex grief, and emotional life transitions.
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Couples Counseling Therapists
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.
When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.
How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.
How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.