Emotionally Focused Therapists in Los Angeles, CA
Michael Brady
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90025
We all experience times when we've felt frustrated, stuck, or dissatisfied with our lives and what we want or how to move forward. While some clients are looking for immediate solutions, others want to explore the “why” behind it all. I believe we can focus on both. We'll move at your pace to understand what isn't working and why. My goal is to help you learn ways to tackle life's challenges, slow down, and feel more connected with your emotions. I'm also very passionate about helping couples seeking to improve their communication and reduce conflict leading to increased intimacy and connection.
We all experience times when we've felt frustrated, stuck, or dissatisfied with our lives and what we want or how to move forward. While some clients are looking for immediate solutions, others want to explore the “why” behind it all. I believe we can focus on both. We'll move at your pace to understand what isn't working and why. My goal is to help you learn ways to tackle life's challenges, slow down, and feel more connected with your emotions. I'm also very passionate about helping couples seeking to improve their communication and reduce conflict leading to increased intimacy and connection.
Powell Burke
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90046 (Online Only)
As human beings, we often find ourselves wanting more freedom, or perhaps wanting more purpose in our lives, or craving a sense of inner peace. Other times, we find ourselves caught up in difficult and challenging relationships in our personal lives or at work. Whether your life feels overwhelming or underwhelming, I believe that care and courage, along with some healthy curiosity can go a long way in helping you locate new possibilities and finding solutions that work for you. Treating clients for anxiety, LGBTQIA+ issues, trauma, self-esteem, and more. Online therapy available for clients statewide in California.
As human beings, we often find ourselves wanting more freedom, or perhaps wanting more purpose in our lives, or craving a sense of inner peace. Other times, we find ourselves caught up in difficult and challenging relationships in our personal lives or at work. Whether your life feels overwhelming or underwhelming, I believe that care and courage, along with some healthy curiosity can go a long way in helping you locate new possibilities and finding solutions that work for you. Treating clients for anxiety, LGBTQIA+ issues, trauma, self-esteem, and more. Online therapy available for clients statewide in California.
Shana B. Diskant
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CBIS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90039
A client once told me, "If you have someone to whom you are willing to confess the foolish things you do, then count yourself among the blessed." Life can be hard, let's talk it out together. I understand that choosing a therapist is a difficult decision. Being a good match to your specific needs is important to me. My goal is to make the process as comfortable, safe, and simple as possible. Therapy is a collaborative process and I want to be on your team.
A client once told me, "If you have someone to whom you are willing to confess the foolish things you do, then count yourself among the blessed." Life can be hard, let's talk it out together. I understand that choosing a therapist is a difficult decision. Being a good match to your specific needs is important to me. My goal is to make the process as comfortable, safe, and simple as possible. Therapy is a collaborative process and I want to be on your team.
Janis Cohen
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, MBA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90004
Feeling stuck? Are you generally well-functioning but feel like you're struggling too much lately? Does "everything" seem to trigger you these days? My primary goal is to provide my clients with insight and practical feedback to help address life’s current challenges and long-standing personal issues that are causing concern, or keeping them feeling stuck. With a trauma lens, compassion and understanding, my work focuses on helping my clients identify and find resolution for a wide range of relational, psychological, emotional and behavioral concerns.
Feeling stuck? Are you generally well-functioning but feel like you're struggling too much lately? Does "everything" seem to trigger you these days? My primary goal is to provide my clients with insight and practical feedback to help address life’s current challenges and long-standing personal issues that are causing concern, or keeping them feeling stuck. With a trauma lens, compassion and understanding, my work focuses on helping my clients identify and find resolution for a wide range of relational, psychological, emotional and behavioral concerns.
Gemma C. Quick
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90069 (Online Only)
We all have many layers of past experience that affect our present feelings, self-worth and relationships. Therapy is a unique experience where we can explore these connections, develop greater self-awareness and make meaningful changes. I work closely with my clients to help them develop more self-agency and compassion, so that they can address their current circumstances and move forward with a greater sense of meaning, clarity and purpose. I have a genuine interest in how people have developed their personal and relational patterns and I look forward to hearing your story and helping you make positive changes in your life.
We all have many layers of past experience that affect our present feelings, self-worth and relationships. Therapy is a unique experience where we can explore these connections, develop greater self-awareness and make meaningful changes. I work closely with my clients to help them develop more self-agency and compassion, so that they can address their current circumstances and move forward with a greater sense of meaning, clarity and purpose. I have a genuine interest in how people have developed their personal and relational patterns and I look forward to hearing your story and helping you make positive changes in your life.
Most people I work with want similar things: to acquire insight into their lives, to identify the barriers that are holding them back and to develop the ability for change. My experience and training is in insight-oriented, relational psychotherapy and executive/career coaching. Whether you are grappling with anxiety, depression, past traumas, relationship problems, life transitions or finding a place in a culture that is not welcoming to you, I create a safe, confidential environment to explore the issues you are struggling with.
Most people I work with want similar things: to acquire insight into their lives, to identify the barriers that are holding them back and to develop the ability for change. My experience and training is in insight-oriented, relational psychotherapy and executive/career coaching. Whether you are grappling with anxiety, depression, past traumas, relationship problems, life transitions or finding a place in a culture that is not welcoming to you, I create a safe, confidential environment to explore the issues you are struggling with.
Meridian Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90064
Life can be complicated, and there isn’t a handbook for managing issues like anxiety, depression, addiction, and relationships. It’s important to know that you’re not alone, and these challenges are opportunities for growth. You’re probably here because you feel it’s time to “do something different.” Let our team at Meridian Counseling guide you on this journey.
Life can be complicated, and there isn’t a handbook for managing issues like anxiety, depression, addiction, and relationships. It’s important to know that you’re not alone, and these challenges are opportunities for growth. You’re probably here because you feel it’s time to “do something different.” Let our team at Meridian Counseling guide you on this journey.
Will Michelson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MSMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90025
I founded Embark Therapy with a mission to empower you to achieve profound self-awareness, navigate through previous traumas, and embark on your personal journey of discovery. In our fast-paced world, the decision to pause and engage in introspection is a transformative act of defiance against the mainstream rush. At Embark, we collaborate closely with you to enhance your reflective capabilities and illuminate aspects of your past that may have been neglected or unseen. Our goal is to unearth unresolved emotions, facilitating their expression and processing, thereby enabling you to release the burdens of your past.
I founded Embark Therapy with a mission to empower you to achieve profound self-awareness, navigate through previous traumas, and embark on your personal journey of discovery. In our fast-paced world, the decision to pause and engage in introspection is a transformative act of defiance against the mainstream rush. At Embark, we collaborate closely with you to enhance your reflective capabilities and illuminate aspects of your past that may have been neglected or unseen. Our goal is to unearth unresolved emotions, facilitating their expression and processing, thereby enabling you to release the burdens of your past.
Kaaren Migdale
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90004
Relationships are hard. Perhaps you are struggling to move past infidelity, resolve past resentments, or dissolve a marriage? Maybe you need help having hard or awkward conversations about equitable partnerships, money or deepening connection and intimacy? My therapeutic approach is rooted in your personal growth, allowing the authentic self to safely emerge in connection with others. You can grow into a less reactive, defensive or avoidant person. Relationship therapy can help you feel seen, let go of expectations, repair past hurt, enjoy more satisfying sex, and find real partnership.
Relationships are hard. Perhaps you are struggling to move past infidelity, resolve past resentments, or dissolve a marriage? Maybe you need help having hard or awkward conversations about equitable partnerships, money or deepening connection and intimacy? My therapeutic approach is rooted in your personal growth, allowing the authentic self to safely emerge in connection with others. You can grow into a less reactive, defensive or avoidant person. Relationship therapy can help you feel seen, let go of expectations, repair past hurt, enjoy more satisfying sex, and find real partnership.
Do you feel unsatisfied in your relationships or in your work life? Do you notice yourself facing the same issue time and time again? Perhaps you find yourself second-guessing every decision or just never feeling like you are “good enough.” If this sounds familiar, I can help. Through a relationship characterized by safety and trust, I will support you to uncover the unhelpful beliefs, underlying emotions, and past experiences that are keeping you stuck. In doing so, you will learn to make better choices, turn goals into realities, and find a greater sense of peace in your day-to-day life.
Do you feel unsatisfied in your relationships or in your work life? Do you notice yourself facing the same issue time and time again? Perhaps you find yourself second-guessing every decision or just never feeling like you are “good enough.” If this sounds familiar, I can help. Through a relationship characterized by safety and trust, I will support you to uncover the unhelpful beliefs, underlying emotions, and past experiences that are keeping you stuck. In doing so, you will learn to make better choices, turn goals into realities, and find a greater sense of peace in your day-to-day life.
I work with each person who comes to my office with compassion and respect, knowing that each patient has a unique story. I am interested in learning why you have come to see me. Among the psychological problems I address are anxiety, depression, marital problems, and grief as well as stuckness in career or personal growth. The treatment I offer is tailored to the patient's individual needs. I am trained to do psychotherapy and Jungian psychoanalysis. In psychotherapy we explore what is causing you psychic or physical pain as well as additional symptoms, or trauma as they emerge.
I work with each person who comes to my office with compassion and respect, knowing that each patient has a unique story. I am interested in learning why you have come to see me. Among the psychological problems I address are anxiety, depression, marital problems, and grief as well as stuckness in career or personal growth. The treatment I offer is tailored to the patient's individual needs. I am trained to do psychotherapy and Jungian psychoanalysis. In psychotherapy we explore what is causing you psychic or physical pain as well as additional symptoms, or trauma as they emerge.
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Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90025
There is a way out...of the suffering, of the loneliness and agony so hard to express to another person, and of the shame that you "ought" to be able to figure this out on your own. I think we are hard-wired to connect, and that lack of intimate connection is so much more complicated than meets the eye. In some ways, the higher the intelligence, the more difficult it can be to work oneself out of emotional knots. Just feeling like a trusting person actually "gets it" is half the battle. And believe it or not, corny as it sounds, the awful suffering one feels can be a bridge to a greater connection to humanity.
There is a way out...of the suffering, of the loneliness and agony so hard to express to another person, and of the shame that you "ought" to be able to figure this out on your own. I think we are hard-wired to connect, and that lack of intimate connection is so much more complicated than meets the eye. In some ways, the higher the intelligence, the more difficult it can be to work oneself out of emotional knots. Just feeling like a trusting person actually "gets it" is half the battle. And believe it or not, corny as it sounds, the awful suffering one feels can be a bridge to a greater connection to humanity.
There's no instruction manual for life. Relationship problems, career questions and mental health issues can make us feel confused about our own identity, where we fit in and how to move forward. I specialize in helping adults and couples navigate difficult feelings, identify and change unhelpful thoughts and patterns, and become "un-stuck" in order to enjoy a more peaceful mind and a happier life. My approach is open, casual, and collaborative, and I strive to maintain a space that is judgment-free, and where clients feel fully accepted, truly seen and supported. I'm LGBTQIA+-friendly, sex/kink-positive and culturally-sensitive.
There's no instruction manual for life. Relationship problems, career questions and mental health issues can make us feel confused about our own identity, where we fit in and how to move forward. I specialize in helping adults and couples navigate difficult feelings, identify and change unhelpful thoughts and patterns, and become "un-stuck" in order to enjoy a more peaceful mind and a happier life. My approach is open, casual, and collaborative, and I strive to maintain a space that is judgment-free, and where clients feel fully accepted, truly seen and supported. I'm LGBTQIA+-friendly, sex/kink-positive and culturally-sensitive.
Susan Lopez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, TMF, JD
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90066 (Online Only)
I am a therapist and energy healer who works at the intersections of healing, spirituality, and social change. I support people on their journeys of liberation and reclaiming their sovereignty and wholeness. Prior to being a therapist, I worked as an immigrant rights attorney. I wanted to support people in getting free from oppressive and broken systems. Over time, I realized that we deeply internalize many of these oppressive systems and I became more interested in how we can liberate our hearts, minds, bodies, and souls from their harm and reinforcement.
I am a therapist and energy healer who works at the intersections of healing, spirituality, and social change. I support people on their journeys of liberation and reclaiming their sovereignty and wholeness. Prior to being a therapist, I worked as an immigrant rights attorney. I wanted to support people in getting free from oppressive and broken systems. Over time, I realized that we deeply internalize many of these oppressive systems and I became more interested in how we can liberate our hearts, minds, bodies, and souls from their harm and reinforcement.
Eloisa Raho
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90024 (Online Only)
Ciao, I am Eloisa, and I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. I enjoy working supportively with you on healing by exploring the Mind, Body, and Soul connection. I look forward to helping you feel empowered and reconnected with your Self, your inner strengths, and your unique gifts. I also bring creativity into the work by encouraging you to explore your own creative expression. We will look at the power of your choices, small daily commitments, and increased self awareness to help you have a more authentic and fulfilling life.
Ciao, I am Eloisa, and I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. I enjoy working supportively with you on healing by exploring the Mind, Body, and Soul connection. I look forward to helping you feel empowered and reconnected with your Self, your inner strengths, and your unique gifts. I also bring creativity into the work by encouraging you to explore your own creative expression. We will look at the power of your choices, small daily commitments, and increased self awareness to help you have a more authentic and fulfilling life.
Jason Katz
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LPCC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90046 (Online Only)
Whether you have a specific problem in mind or desire a deeper understanding of your life experience, you have the potential for healing and growth within yourself. I am committed to seeing you find relief from your personal or relational difficulties or any concerns you may be having related to sexuality. My aim is to help you feel more settled within yourself, develop more fulfilling and satisfying relationships, and create purpose and meaning in your life. Through our time together, it's my sincere hope you will begin to experience the joy and contentment that you are searching for in your life.
Whether you have a specific problem in mind or desire a deeper understanding of your life experience, you have the potential for healing and growth within yourself. I am committed to seeing you find relief from your personal or relational difficulties or any concerns you may be having related to sexuality. My aim is to help you feel more settled within yourself, develop more fulfilling and satisfying relationships, and create purpose and meaning in your life. Through our time together, it's my sincere hope you will begin to experience the joy and contentment that you are searching for in your life.
Are you interested in learning more about a therapeutic journey where art, play, and creativity will become powerful tools for healing and growth? I'm here to guide you through a world where therapy isn't just about talking – it's about painting, sculpting, and imagining. As a therapist deeply passionate about working with children, I've discovered that art, expressive arts, and play therapy offer profound avenues for emotional expression and transformation. So, if you're ready to witness your child's potential unfold in a space where imagination knows no bounds, I would be so honored to be a part of your journey!
Are you interested in learning more about a therapeutic journey where art, play, and creativity will become powerful tools for healing and growth? I'm here to guide you through a world where therapy isn't just about talking – it's about painting, sculpting, and imagining. As a therapist deeply passionate about working with children, I've discovered that art, expressive arts, and play therapy offer profound avenues for emotional expression and transformation. So, if you're ready to witness your child's potential unfold in a space where imagination knows no bounds, I would be so honored to be a part of your journey!
Efrem Bryant
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90024 (Online Only)
As an African American, I understand how important it is to have proper representation in the mental health field. Being able to have access to providers who look like you or share your cultural background can make all the difference in one's motivation for change. I'm a very direct clinician. I will serve the role of your accountability partner, where we cultivate a supportive, judgment-free zone together. I will be happy to help you navigate reasonable pathways to insight, growth, and positive change. But the steering wheel is always in your hands. If you're ready, then let's get going!
As an African American, I understand how important it is to have proper representation in the mental health field. Being able to have access to providers who look like you or share your cultural background can make all the difference in one's motivation for change. I'm a very direct clinician. I will serve the role of your accountability partner, where we cultivate a supportive, judgment-free zone together. I will be happy to help you navigate reasonable pathways to insight, growth, and positive change. But the steering wheel is always in your hands. If you're ready, then let's get going!
Grace O'Connor
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Were you taught that gender is binary, but know in your heart that isn't true? We know now that gender is fluid, a spectrum that encompasses a wide range of identities from gender non-conforming, to agender, and genderqueer. Individuals within the trans and non-binary community often grapple with a fear of embracing their authentic selves, while contending with societal & familial pressures. However, concealing our trans and non-binary identities is unsustainable. I believe that everyone exploring their gender identity deserves a safe, empathetic space to navigate their own internalized transphobia, because trans is beautiful!
Were you taught that gender is binary, but know in your heart that isn't true? We know now that gender is fluid, a spectrum that encompasses a wide range of identities from gender non-conforming, to agender, and genderqueer. Individuals within the trans and non-binary community often grapple with a fear of embracing their authentic selves, while contending with societal & familial pressures. However, concealing our trans and non-binary identities is unsustainable. I believe that everyone exploring their gender identity deserves a safe, empathetic space to navigate their own internalized transphobia, because trans is beautiful!
Micha Thomas
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, ACC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90039
I believe we all possess what we need for wholeness, yet through a lot of self-help in the zeitgeist right now we’re asked to move the ground of our own being and follow formulas instead of trust the process & our intuition. Through our therapeutic relationship you bring your healing aptitude forward, and we establish a safe space where wounds, old stories, traumas, and any ways life has tamed you can be tended. The process of rewilding your soul and spirit and stepping into a new state of consciousness can be challenging and present with some pain and discomfort. I meet you lovingly, with an empowering & heart-centered approach.
I believe we all possess what we need for wholeness, yet through a lot of self-help in the zeitgeist right now we’re asked to move the ground of our own being and follow formulas instead of trust the process & our intuition. Through our therapeutic relationship you bring your healing aptitude forward, and we establish a safe space where wounds, old stories, traumas, and any ways life has tamed you can be tended. The process of rewilding your soul and spirit and stepping into a new state of consciousness can be challenging and present with some pain and discomfort. I meet you lovingly, with an empowering & heart-centered approach.
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