Family Therapy in Los Angeles, CA
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Angela Costello
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90048
The following are common theoretical perspectives that I use when working with clients: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems Theories: (Bowenian, Minuchin, Satir, Rogerian, Solution Focused), Pia Mellody and The Meadows - The Model of Developmental Immaturity, Mindfulness, and the influence of Brene Brown's research on shame and vulnerability.
I work with clients around anxiety and relationship issues.
The following are common theoretical perspectives that I use when working with clients: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems Theories: (Bowenian, Minuchin, Satir, Rogerian, Solution Focused), Pia Mellody and The Meadows - The Model of Developmental Immaturity, Mindfulness, and the influence of Brene Brown's research on shame and vulnerability.
I work with clients around anxiety and relationship issues.
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In my work with children & families, I see behavior as communication. When children become flooded with emotion or when they may not know how to act or express themselves in a certain situation, they often use their behavior to tell us what they need. As a therapist, I come from a place of curiosity to understand what might be happening for your child & within your family during these heightened emotional states. Through a series of approaches such as play therapy, storytelling, & narration, we will explore the thought patterns & disruptive behaviors that might be impacting your child's functioning at home, school & social settings.
In my work with children & families, I see behavior as communication. When children become flooded with emotion or when they may not know how to act or express themselves in a certain situation, they often use their behavior to tell us what they need. As a therapist, I come from a place of curiosity to understand what might be happening for your child & within your family during these heightened emotional states. Through a series of approaches such as play therapy, storytelling, & narration, we will explore the thought patterns & disruptive behaviors that might be impacting your child's functioning at home, school & social settings.
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Andrea Denise Davis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CDAC, LMSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90030
I have a passion for working with families, providing enhancement of parenting skills, social skills and family re-integration.
Life comes with daily challenges, hurdles and changes that can sometimes be tough to get through. There may be times that you begin to lose control. This is where I step in; to help you figure out and get through this thing called life. The care that I take with each client is to ensure that you feel that you are in a safe and nurturing environment always. My genuine empathy for every individual has afforded me the privilege of guiding my clients through difficult times in their lives and seeing them through the not so bright days.
I have a passion for working with families, providing enhancement of parenting skills, social skills and family re-integration.
Life comes with daily challenges, hurdles and changes that can sometimes be tough to get through. There may be times that you begin to lose control. This is where I step in; to help you figure out and get through this thing called life. The care that I take with each client is to ensure that you feel that you are in a safe and nurturing environment always. My genuine empathy for every individual has afforded me the privilege of guiding my clients through difficult times in their lives and seeing them through the not so bright days.
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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.
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Alexandria Tillard-Gates
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90038
Are you seeking emotional and physical healing? Are you seeking to improve your self-esteem or relationships? Are you dealing with a life transition or a family conflict? Do you have an adolescent who is struggling with making smart decisions, feeling depressed, or having difficulties interacting with peers? Together we can work through these concerns and more.
Are you seeking emotional and physical healing? Are you seeking to improve your self-esteem or relationships? Are you dealing with a life transition or a family conflict? Do you have an adolescent who is struggling with making smart decisions, feeling depressed, or having difficulties interacting with peers? Together we can work through these concerns and more.
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Joshua Bienenfeld
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90017 (Online Only)
Struggling with anxiety, stress, or caregiver issues? I'm Joshua, a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) offering telehealth therapy throughout California. By integrating Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Internal Family Symptoms (IFS-informed) interventions, I create a comprehensive treatment plan catered to your unique needs. We start by understanding your situation, then we work on developing skills such as mindfulness and distress tolerance to help you navigate through your struggles.
Struggling with anxiety, stress, or caregiver issues? I'm Joshua, a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) offering telehealth therapy throughout California. By integrating Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Internal Family Symptoms (IFS-informed) interventions, I create a comprehensive treatment plan catered to your unique needs. We start by understanding your situation, then we work on developing skills such as mindfulness and distress tolerance to help you navigate through your struggles.
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I am a psychotherapist with nearly 20 years of experience providing quality mental health care for clients of all ages. Are you experiencing symptoms of depression such as feelings of hopelessness, tearfulness, or an inability to enjoy daily life? Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, worry, or intermittent panic attacks? Do you have a history of trauma that haunts your dreams and affects your relationships? Has your child experienced trauma that is impacting his or her mood or school performance? Has family stress taken a toll on your children, your marriage, or yourself?
I am a psychotherapist with nearly 20 years of experience providing quality mental health care for clients of all ages. Are you experiencing symptoms of depression such as feelings of hopelessness, tearfulness, or an inability to enjoy daily life? Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, worry, or intermittent panic attacks? Do you have a history of trauma that haunts your dreams and affects your relationships? Has your child experienced trauma that is impacting his or her mood or school performance? Has family stress taken a toll on your children, your marriage, or yourself?
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Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist providing individual and family psychotherapy for children, adolescents & adults, with an expertise in Early Intervention & Neurodivergent children. Conducts school observations, provides consultations & strategies to parents and teachers of children presenting with learning differences, neurodiversity, as well as children with social, emotional and behavioral challenges. Provides direct guidance to families seeking assistance in navigating the IEP (Individualized Education Plan) process & special education programs. Provides resources and connects clients to multidisciplinary help as needed.
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist providing individual and family psychotherapy for children, adolescents & adults, with an expertise in Early Intervention & Neurodivergent children. Conducts school observations, provides consultations & strategies to parents and teachers of children presenting with learning differences, neurodiversity, as well as children with social, emotional and behavioral challenges. Provides direct guidance to families seeking assistance in navigating the IEP (Individualized Education Plan) process & special education programs. Provides resources and connects clients to multidisciplinary help as needed.
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I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in anxiety, depression, addiction, PTSD/C-PTSD, relationship/intimacy issues, family issues, grief/loss, life transitions, mood/personality disorders, co-occurring disorders, and I have experience working with clients of culturally diverse backgrounds. I bring forward a compassionate and inquisitive presence to create a safe space for the more intimate and vulnerable parts of yourself to be explored.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in anxiety, depression, addiction, PTSD/C-PTSD, relationship/intimacy issues, family issues, grief/loss, life transitions, mood/personality disorders, co-occurring disorders, and I have experience working with clients of culturally diverse backgrounds. I bring forward a compassionate and inquisitive presence to create a safe space for the more intimate and vulnerable parts of yourself to be explored.
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I have been successful in supporting clients facing challenges such as, depression, anxiety, life transition, difficulties with work, family conflict, relationship concerns, stress, trauma, loss and grief, creativity, cultural issues, and racial trauma. I work with clients from all paths of life, including, artists/ creatives, adolescents, LGBTQIA+ individuals. I am committed to being a part of the collective effort to make mental health services more accessible for marginalized communities; therefore, I especially welcome clients who are Black, Indigenous, or who are of color.
I have been successful in supporting clients facing challenges such as, depression, anxiety, life transition, difficulties with work, family conflict, relationship concerns, stress, trauma, loss and grief, creativity, cultural issues, and racial trauma. I work with clients from all paths of life, including, artists/ creatives, adolescents, LGBTQIA+ individuals. I am committed to being a part of the collective effort to make mental health services more accessible for marginalized communities; therefore, I especially welcome clients who are Black, Indigenous, or who are of color.
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Sheron Gershelis
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ASW, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Together, we delve into traumas, anxiety, depression, and family/relationship challenges, understanding how these stressors impact your life.
Are you struggling with work, relational, and life stressors that have overwhelmed you and you are unsure what to do next? You're trying to open the next chapter in your life, but your past traumas and anxiety stop you. This is where I come in and help guide you in making YOUR right decision. I will help you through your journey in becoming worry-free and assist you in processing unresolved feelings and learning healthy coping skills for emotional distress
Together, we delve into traumas, anxiety, depression, and family/relationship challenges, understanding how these stressors impact your life.
Are you struggling with work, relational, and life stressors that have overwhelmed you and you are unsure what to do next? You're trying to open the next chapter in your life, but your past traumas and anxiety stop you. This is where I come in and help guide you in making YOUR right decision. I will help you through your journey in becoming worry-free and assist you in processing unresolved feelings and learning healthy coping skills for emotional distress
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Hi, my name is Elena Wang. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I believe, the success of therapy greatly depends on the quality of the relationship between the therapist and the patient. This is why I focus on connecting and creating a safe space to help you share, explore your life, and find ways to improve it. I work with people from various backgrounds including tech workers juggling demanding jobs with personal life, immigrants grappling with a cultural shift and its impact on their identity, and those in crisis seeking relief from their pain.
Hi, my name is Elena Wang. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I believe, the success of therapy greatly depends on the quality of the relationship between the therapist and the patient. This is why I focus on connecting and creating a safe space to help you share, explore your life, and find ways to improve it. I work with people from various backgrounds including tech workers juggling demanding jobs with personal life, immigrants grappling with a cultural shift and its impact on their identity, and those in crisis seeking relief from their pain.
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As your needs and goals will determine how we work together, my approach is informed by several theories including: attachment, psychodynamic, family systems, and interpersonal neurobiology.
Do the strategies that once helped you navigate challenges or survive traumatic experiences now generate more psychological pain than they alleviate? Perhaps the pandemic took its toll on you. Whatever is prompting your search, finding a good therapist is hard. I believe therapy helps us develop a more resilient and flexible way to be with ourselves, the people we care about, and what we pursue in our lives. I work with individuals, couples, and families to address a wide variety of challenges. I also facilitate group therapy. Please see the description of my groups below.
As your needs and goals will determine how we work together, my approach is informed by several theories including: attachment, psychodynamic, family systems, and interpersonal neurobiology.
Do the strategies that once helped you navigate challenges or survive traumatic experiences now generate more psychological pain than they alleviate? Perhaps the pandemic took its toll on you. Whatever is prompting your search, finding a good therapist is hard. I believe therapy helps us develop a more resilient and flexible way to be with ourselves, the people we care about, and what we pursue in our lives. I work with individuals, couples, and families to address a wide variety of challenges. I also facilitate group therapy. Please see the description of my groups below.
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Bonnie Silverman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90025 (Online Only)
I also work with emotional problems connected to health issues, work-related stress or problems, family dynamics, eating disorders, the emotional strains of infertility, postpartum depression, and loss and grief.
If you are depressed, anxious, having relationship or work difficulties, I will help you with my warm, compassionate and active approach. I will actively listen to you, strive to truly understand you, lead you in self discovery, and support you in experiencing emotions. Together we will explore your personal history and background, gain insights, and recognize patterns in feelings and behavior that may be troubling you. Therapy will help you feel more in control of your life. If you are a couple, I will help you express yourselves honestly, listen actively, and agree on goals.
I also work with emotional problems connected to health issues, work-related stress or problems, family dynamics, eating disorders, the emotional strains of infertility, postpartum depression, and loss and grief.
If you are depressed, anxious, having relationship or work difficulties, I will help you with my warm, compassionate and active approach. I will actively listen to you, strive to truly understand you, lead you in self discovery, and support you in experiencing emotions. Together we will explore your personal history and background, gain insights, and recognize patterns in feelings and behavior that may be troubling you. Therapy will help you feel more in control of your life. If you are a couple, I will help you express yourselves honestly, listen actively, and agree on goals.
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My expertise extends to psychotic disorders like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, emphasizing family involvement in treatment and recovery.
I specialize in couples/families, trauma, anxiety, and psychosis. As a Level 3 trained therapist in the Gottman Method, I provide couples therapy focused on resolving conflict, repairing bonds, and strengthening connections. I enjoy working proactively with couples to fortify their relationships before stressors arise—whether preparing for marriage or navigating new parenthood. For those who are uncertain about their relationship and are considering ending it, I offer discernment counseling. Additionally, I support families coping with a psychiatric illness.
My expertise extends to psychotic disorders like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, emphasizing family involvement in treatment and recovery.
I specialize in couples/families, trauma, anxiety, and psychosis. As a Level 3 trained therapist in the Gottman Method, I provide couples therapy focused on resolving conflict, repairing bonds, and strengthening connections. I enjoy working proactively with couples to fortify their relationships before stressors arise—whether preparing for marriage or navigating new parenthood. For those who are uncertain about their relationship and are considering ending it, I offer discernment counseling. Additionally, I support families coping with a psychiatric illness.
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I am happy to see the recent focus on the importance of mental health. After a pandemic, difficult social change, and economic uncertainty, it is normal to feel anxiety about the future. I am down to earth and easy to talk to which helps people work through issues more deeply. Using evidence-based approaches, I draw on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and humanistic psychology to help clients move forward in meaningful ways. I tailor therapy to each individual and include all aspects of a person's life, including family dynamics, cultural factors, job/ financial pressures, coping skills and health/ wellness.
I am happy to see the recent focus on the importance of mental health. After a pandemic, difficult social change, and economic uncertainty, it is normal to feel anxiety about the future. I am down to earth and easy to talk to which helps people work through issues more deeply. Using evidence-based approaches, I draw on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and humanistic psychology to help clients move forward in meaningful ways. I tailor therapy to each individual and include all aspects of a person's life, including family dynamics, cultural factors, job/ financial pressures, coping skills and health/ wellness.
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Sylvia Messina Bercovici
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90077
As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I see the individual as part of a family system which is internalized by the individual, greatly affecting how she/he relates to the world.
I am interested in treating people whose potential is hindered by negative concepts of themselves imprinted in childhood (through traumatic experiences or neglect of basic emotional needs) and who frequently suffer from symptoms like chronic depression, anxiety and low self-esteem. I am committed to helping these individuals attain a sense of self that brings them happiness and fulfillment. My basic perspective is that the human mind possesses the capacity to heal itself, if guided in the right way. I have explored various methods and approaches to helping the mind restore its basic wholeness.
As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I see the individual as part of a family system which is internalized by the individual, greatly affecting how she/he relates to the world.
I am interested in treating people whose potential is hindered by negative concepts of themselves imprinted in childhood (through traumatic experiences or neglect of basic emotional needs) and who frequently suffer from symptoms like chronic depression, anxiety and low self-esteem. I am committed to helping these individuals attain a sense of self that brings them happiness and fulfillment. My basic perspective is that the human mind possesses the capacity to heal itself, if guided in the right way. I have explored various methods and approaches to helping the mind restore its basic wholeness.
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Oliver Viboolkij & Associates
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90048
I specialize in anxiety, depressive/manic moods, substance use, relational/family health, crisis, and sexuality.
Unlike psychiatry where medication is prescribed to prevent your feelings from being experienced, my practice is designed to make sense and make use of the sensations we are receiving from ourselves. Professionally bringing our attention to psychological symptoms puts us in direct contact with the core of our conflict(s) and sets forth a personal resolution.
I specialize in anxiety, depressive/manic moods, substance use, relational/family health, crisis, and sexuality.
Unlike psychiatry where medication is prescribed to prevent your feelings from being experienced, my practice is designed to make sense and make use of the sensations we are receiving from ourselves. Professionally bringing our attention to psychological symptoms puts us in direct contact with the core of our conflict(s) and sets forth a personal resolution.
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Mary Gonzalez
Pre-Licensed Professional, ASW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90025 (Online Only)
I hope to create a safe therapeutic relationship, where you can be known, seen, and heard. I am here to empower you to tap into your abilities and strengths and help you to create a new path by challenging the barriers. I work with individuals and teens who have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, substance use, grief and loss, life transitions, and relational/attachment wounds. My experience also includes working with the BIOPIC community, LGBTQIA+ community, first responders, veterans, and addicted family systems. I tailor therapy to my clients individual goals and needs and provide culturally competent mental health care.
I hope to create a safe therapeutic relationship, where you can be known, seen, and heard. I am here to empower you to tap into your abilities and strengths and help you to create a new path by challenging the barriers. I work with individuals and teens who have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, substance use, grief and loss, life transitions, and relational/attachment wounds. My experience also includes working with the BIOPIC community, LGBTQIA+ community, first responders, veterans, and addicted family systems. I tailor therapy to my clients individual goals and needs and provide culturally competent mental health care.
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Thank you for considering me to be your Therapist. I have been a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist since March 2010. My practice focuses on helping individuals who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, past trauma, or family-related issues. I also work with couples who struggle with communication, infidelity, sexual-related matters, conflict resolution, parenting problems, and financial concerns.
Thank you for considering me to be your Therapist. I have been a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist since March 2010. My practice focuses on helping individuals who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, past trauma, or family-related issues. I also work with couples who struggle with communication, infidelity, sexual-related matters, conflict resolution, parenting problems, and financial concerns.
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Family Therapy
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.