Emotionally Focused Therapists in Los Angeles, CA
Lanna Pathman
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90025
I provide psychotherapy to teens, adults, and couples with various challenges and life stressors. I am passionate about working with clients from various cultural backgrounds, and I believe that the therapeutic relationship is the foundation for my work. Through getting to know you and your unique story, I work to help you develop insight, build self-awareness, and embrace acceptance and positive change. My specialty areas include relationship issues, anxiety, depression, and life transitions.
I provide psychotherapy to teens, adults, and couples with various challenges and life stressors. I am passionate about working with clients from various cultural backgrounds, and I believe that the therapeutic relationship is the foundation for my work. Through getting to know you and your unique story, I work to help you develop insight, build self-awareness, and embrace acceptance and positive change. My specialty areas include relationship issues, anxiety, depression, and life transitions.
María Serrano
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90026
I welcome clients of all identities but prioritize Queer and Trans People of Color in my practice, including couples and kids! I support folks with relationship challenges, identity exploration, trauma healing, and disordered eating recovery through a blend of somatic and talk therapies.
I welcome clients of all identities but prioritize Queer and Trans People of Color in my practice, including couples and kids! I support folks with relationship challenges, identity exploration, trauma healing, and disordered eating recovery through a blend of somatic and talk therapies.
Therapy by Thasja
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90066
The brain has a negative bias, it scans for threat. Scanning for the "negative" is not all bad. Being stuck in this "negative" state of scanning for danger can hinder movement forward. I can help you shift from fear state to different states of being with interest and curiosity. This shift from state to state is what helps grow your resiliency and ability to tolerate.
The brain has a negative bias, it scans for threat. Scanning for the "negative" is not all bad. Being stuck in this "negative" state of scanning for danger can hinder movement forward. I can help you shift from fear state to different states of being with interest and curiosity. This shift from state to state is what helps grow your resiliency and ability to tolerate.
Michael T. Gapski
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90064 (Online Only)
Are you feeling worn down by life? Maybe you're feeling stuck? Are you confused about your next move? Have you found that venting to friends leads to it being about them? Are your other methods of sustaining not working for you anymore? Wouldn’t it be nice to have a space devoted to you? If you’re reading this, great job. You are one step closer to making a change that you deserve. The therapy process can be scary, confusing, and you’re probably wondering how can this guy help me? I believe you deserve a space that is dedicated to you.
Are you feeling worn down by life? Maybe you're feeling stuck? Are you confused about your next move? Have you found that venting to friends leads to it being about them? Are your other methods of sustaining not working for you anymore? Wouldn’t it be nice to have a space devoted to you? If you’re reading this, great job. You are one step closer to making a change that you deserve. The therapy process can be scary, confusing, and you’re probably wondering how can this guy help me? I believe you deserve a space that is dedicated to you.
Jonathan Martofel - Couples Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90004
Are you struggling to communicate your needs in your relationships and feeling misunderstood? Are you walking on eggshells and bottling up your feelings inside? Are you experiencing anxiety or depression and overwhelmed by negative thoughts and self-judgment? Are you starting to experience a growing sense of resentment or burnout? Are you quick to snap or shut down in the face of stressors? Please know that you are not alone. Together, we'll prioritize being kind to your mind to help transform your life from the inside out. In time, you will feel capable of setting boundaries to protect your energy and honor your needs.
Are you struggling to communicate your needs in your relationships and feeling misunderstood? Are you walking on eggshells and bottling up your feelings inside? Are you experiencing anxiety or depression and overwhelmed by negative thoughts and self-judgment? Are you starting to experience a growing sense of resentment or burnout? Are you quick to snap or shut down in the face of stressors? Please know that you are not alone. Together, we'll prioritize being kind to your mind to help transform your life from the inside out. In time, you will feel capable of setting boundaries to protect your energy and honor your needs.
Grace Mattes
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, APCC
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90010
My goal is to welcome you where you are at in your personal journey, and create a space of collaboration and healing. I believe in a person-centered approach to therapy, understanding each of us to be the expert in our own lives. I am here to listen without judgement, help you learn about your authentic self, and be a guide along the way.
My goal is to welcome you where you are at in your personal journey, and create a space of collaboration and healing. I believe in a person-centered approach to therapy, understanding each of us to be the expert in our own lives. I am here to listen without judgement, help you learn about your authentic self, and be a guide along the way.
Jasmine Love Leigh
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90025
“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” (Helen Keller) Everyone goes through changes throughout their life. Sometimes these changes can be overwhelming and create uncomfortable experiences, but together we can explore ways to move through change.
“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” (Helen Keller) Everyone goes through changes throughout their life. Sometimes these changes can be overwhelming and create uncomfortable experiences, but together we can explore ways to move through change.
Oliver Viboolkij & Associates
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90048
Unlike psychiatry where medication is prescribed to prevent your feelings from being experienced, my practice is focused on understanding what our symptoms are telling us with the intent to implement personal change within ourselves and/or our environments. Professionally bringing our attention to psychological symptoms puts us in direct contact with conflicts we may not be aware of, which enables us to make conscious-informed choices.
Unlike psychiatry where medication is prescribed to prevent your feelings from being experienced, my practice is focused on understanding what our symptoms are telling us with the intent to implement personal change within ourselves and/or our environments. Professionally bringing our attention to psychological symptoms puts us in direct contact with conflicts we may not be aware of, which enables us to make conscious-informed choices.
Do you want to change your life story, reclaim the narrative, and overcome life challenges? Do you want to increase your self-love and acceptance? If you’ve felt life is becoming too much to handle on your own, or if you’ve lost emotional connection with your partner, experienced increased conflicts in your family, or struggled to communicate with your teen, I can help. I believe we all have what we need to be happy and prosperous inside of us. But sometimes we need someone to help us find it. My goal is to help you uncover what you already have within you.
Do you want to change your life story, reclaim the narrative, and overcome life challenges? Do you want to increase your self-love and acceptance? If you’ve felt life is becoming too much to handle on your own, or if you’ve lost emotional connection with your partner, experienced increased conflicts in your family, or struggled to communicate with your teen, I can help. I believe we all have what we need to be happy and prosperous inside of us. But sometimes we need someone to help us find it. My goal is to help you uncover what you already have within you.
I have provided mental health services for a wide variety of disorders and diverse populations of children and adults for over 20 years. I am licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist in multiple states. I use a holistic approaches to facilitate therapeutic change. I infuse my work with elements from evidenced-based interventions, behavioral, cognitive, experiential and psychodynamic therapies, and art therapy. My therapeutic work facilitates the individuals' desired changes using traditional and non-traditional methods, such as art therapy, EMDR, neurofeedback, mindfulness, and interpersonal process therapy.
I have provided mental health services for a wide variety of disorders and diverse populations of children and adults for over 20 years. I am licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist in multiple states. I use a holistic approaches to facilitate therapeutic change. I infuse my work with elements from evidenced-based interventions, behavioral, cognitive, experiential and psychodynamic therapies, and art therapy. My therapeutic work facilitates the individuals' desired changes using traditional and non-traditional methods, such as art therapy, EMDR, neurofeedback, mindfulness, and interpersonal process therapy.
Giovanni Garcia
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90066 (Online Only)
Hello, I'm Giovanni Garcia, a licensed marriage and family therapist with a passion for supporting individuals and families in their journey toward healing and growth. With seven years of experience in community mental health, I've developed specialties in trauma work, grief and loss, and relationship issues, and I am certified in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy. My approach is centered around a humanistic and client-centered philosophy, recognizing that every individual is unique and constantly evolving.
Hello, I'm Giovanni Garcia, a licensed marriage and family therapist with a passion for supporting individuals and families in their journey toward healing and growth. With seven years of experience in community mental health, I've developed specialties in trauma work, grief and loss, and relationship issues, and I am certified in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy. My approach is centered around a humanistic and client-centered philosophy, recognizing that every individual is unique and constantly evolving.
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I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and substance abuse. I have provided therapy in various settings: public mental health, family agencies, hospitals, school systems, and in private practice. I have worked with a wide range of severity of problems and challenges. These experiences provided me with ways to relate to my clients, regardless of circumstance or background, in a way where they can be heard and understood and provided a treatment that is meaningful to them.
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Sara Lappan
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90024 (Online Only)
I have been working in the field of mental health for nearly 15 years. I have a masters in counseling psychology and a doctorate in couple and family therapy. I also completed a postdoctoral fellowship in health behavior. I believe humans are relational beings and relationships play an important role in our everyday lives. When relationships get off track, it can be overwhelming. I work with individuals, couples, and families to help relationships heal. I seek to help individuals, couples, and families navigate a wide range of challenges pertaining to relationships.
I have been working in the field of mental health for nearly 15 years. I have a masters in counseling psychology and a doctorate in couple and family therapy. I also completed a postdoctoral fellowship in health behavior. I believe humans are relational beings and relationships play an important role in our everyday lives. When relationships get off track, it can be overwhelming. I work with individuals, couples, and families to help relationships heal. I seek to help individuals, couples, and families navigate a wide range of challenges pertaining to relationships.
Sarah Beaver
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90013
You made it here, which means you've decided to take a step toward improving and nurturing your mental health - amazing! No matter what you are seeking therapy for, it's a tough thing to tackle. As your mental health provider, I aim to create a nonjudgemental, safe space for you to explore your life experiences, challenges, and goals. I believe that the therapeutic process is relational and ever-evolving. Just as we are our own worst enemies, we are also our biggest allies, and I am here to help you strengthen that alliance with yourself.
You made it here, which means you've decided to take a step toward improving and nurturing your mental health - amazing! No matter what you are seeking therapy for, it's a tough thing to tackle. As your mental health provider, I aim to create a nonjudgemental, safe space for you to explore your life experiences, challenges, and goals. I believe that the therapeutic process is relational and ever-evolving. Just as we are our own worst enemies, we are also our biggest allies, and I am here to help you strengthen that alliance with yourself.
Nicole Woolf
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90026
Seeking help can be scary and exciting, and it takes a lot of bravery and courage to take the initial step. You may be feeling like you are depressed and anxious due to your trauma. I aim to meet you where you are mentally and emotionally and help you grow, learn skills, and adapt to new changes. We can work together to identify your goals and needs and address the emotional and behavioral challenges you experience.
Seeking help can be scary and exciting, and it takes a lot of bravery and courage to take the initial step. You may be feeling like you are depressed and anxious due to your trauma. I aim to meet you where you are mentally and emotionally and help you grow, learn skills, and adapt to new changes. We can work together to identify your goals and needs and address the emotional and behavioral challenges you experience.
Suzette Vaughan
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90004
Do you feel scared all of the time or are you overwhelmed with worry? Is the ongoing avoidance of fear or panic attacks taking over your life? Has it been getting harder for you to be at work, school, or driving in your car? Do you feel disconnected from other people because they just don't understand what you are going through? Well I understand what it feels like, and I can help you find your path out of the emotional suffering and isolation. You do not have to live your life being bullied by debilitating fears and anxiety.
Do you feel scared all of the time or are you overwhelmed with worry? Is the ongoing avoidance of fear or panic attacks taking over your life? Has it been getting harder for you to be at work, school, or driving in your car? Do you feel disconnected from other people because they just don't understand what you are going through? Well I understand what it feels like, and I can help you find your path out of the emotional suffering and isolation. You do not have to live your life being bullied by debilitating fears and anxiety.
Montana Buss
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Do you struggle to feel connected to your sexuality? Does your depression work the graveyard shift? Are your thoughts and emotions disconnected? There are certain experiences unique to being a woman moving through the world and in my practice, I work exclusively with women. I believe the best way to work together is to really get to know you. I provide a modern, customized therapeutic experience, which can look like everything from starting sessions with affirmation cards to talking through what’s blocking you to ending with guided meditations. Transition out of session with a floor seat at the Eras tour or on a nature walk.
Do you struggle to feel connected to your sexuality? Does your depression work the graveyard shift? Are your thoughts and emotions disconnected? There are certain experiences unique to being a woman moving through the world and in my practice, I work exclusively with women. I believe the best way to work together is to really get to know you. I provide a modern, customized therapeutic experience, which can look like everything from starting sessions with affirmation cards to talking through what’s blocking you to ending with guided meditations. Transition out of session with a floor seat at the Eras tour or on a nature walk.
Alexander Bailey
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90031
Wilderness therapy embraces a relational and transpersonal approach to healing and recovery. Relying on the inherent interconnectedness of all living things, interest within this evidenced-based discipline has generated a variety of modalities for serving individuals who seek to uncover a deeper understanding of their own "wild" and genuine spirit. I have found my own personal healing to be intimately connected to spending time in nature, and it is here that I believe that we can all begin to rediscover our intrinsic humanity and let go of those things that distract us from our higher selves.
Wilderness therapy embraces a relational and transpersonal approach to healing and recovery. Relying on the inherent interconnectedness of all living things, interest within this evidenced-based discipline has generated a variety of modalities for serving individuals who seek to uncover a deeper understanding of their own "wild" and genuine spirit. I have found my own personal healing to be intimately connected to spending time in nature, and it is here that I believe that we can all begin to rediscover our intrinsic humanity and let go of those things that distract us from our higher selves.
Solange Zelman, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90026 (Online Only)
Therapy is about exploring, experimenting, discovering, and being vulnerable. In our therapy together you will learn to increase self-compassion and mindfulness, and your ability to sit with uncertainty and bear witness to uncomfortable feelings and body sensations. You will gain awareness of the role negative core beliefs and thoughts have upon mood and learn how to challenge those negative thought patterns. You will learn to set appropriate boundaries by asserting feelings, recognizing wants and needs, and identifying the role shame and guilt might play in causing unhealthy, harmful, stale, and inauthentic behaviors.
Therapy is about exploring, experimenting, discovering, and being vulnerable. In our therapy together you will learn to increase self-compassion and mindfulness, and your ability to sit with uncertainty and bear witness to uncomfortable feelings and body sensations. You will gain awareness of the role negative core beliefs and thoughts have upon mood and learn how to challenge those negative thought patterns. You will learn to set appropriate boundaries by asserting feelings, recognizing wants and needs, and identifying the role shame and guilt might play in causing unhealthy, harmful, stale, and inauthentic behaviors.
Zachary L Hollis
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90066
Being an individual of African American & Mexican descent along with my training and experiences has fostered me to approach every situation with an open mind, to be mindful and present while being flexible and empathetic. After graduating with a BA degree in Media Studies Communications from University of Tampa and prior to my career as a psychotherapist, I spent several years playing professional basketball overseas. I am also an active SAG-AFTRA member in the film and television industry. My diverse background is what I bring to the therapeutic space so together we can form healthy ways to cope with challenges without limits.
Being an individual of African American & Mexican descent along with my training and experiences has fostered me to approach every situation with an open mind, to be mindful and present while being flexible and empathetic. After graduating with a BA degree in Media Studies Communications from University of Tampa and prior to my career as a psychotherapist, I spent several years playing professional basketball overseas. I am also an active SAG-AFTRA member in the film and television industry. My diverse background is what I bring to the therapeutic space so together we can form healthy ways to cope with challenges without limits.
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