Punjabi Therapists in Los Angeles, CA

Seeking therapy and exploring your mental health needs can sometimes be a daunting decision. Feeling ambivalent toward therapy is common; To minimize any uncertainty one might feel, I incorporate Strength-Based and Recovery Oriented therapeutic interventions. As adults, many of us experience some form of anxiety, panic or feelings of hopelessness when navigating our day to day routine and/or interpersonal relationships. I emulate your personal goals and incorporate them into our therapeutic relationship to develop and formulate coping skills that are best suited to minimize the identified stressors.

I believe everyone has a story. I believe Life Coaching & Therapy is a safe place to come and deeply explore that story. We all get stuck from time to time in patterns of unhealthy thinking, behaving, and relating and we deserve support changing those patterns. I allows us to gain insight into areas of our life and thoughtfully explore approaches and solutions that grow our confidence. I offer questions, validation, empathy, and a safe and respectful place to empower your best self.

Sometimes life feels like it sucks. And sometimes we feel like we suck. And sometimes it feels like life sucks all the time and so do we. Yes, I am a therapist, but I am a human being first and I promise to treat you like one. I have a casual, laid-back conversational, and authentic style. I pride myself on authenticity. Basically, I keep it real. I use proven methods grounded in research and evidence to help pinpoint the roots of problems and find ways to try and solve them.

Take a deep dive into your authentic self to harness your greater impact in the world and within your relationships. Few gifts are more precious than the gift of access to your inner life. Cannot let go of a dysfunction? Want more of yourself and your relationships? Whether it is resolving a past trauma or enhancing your daily functioning, I provide a compassionate space for greater impact for those in the public space - doctors, ceos, entrepreneurs, athletes, and their families. I am a skilled coach/psychologist/couples therapist with NPR interviews, NYT mentions, TV appearances, and author of internationally acclaimed books.

Mission: To provide clients throughout the So-Cal region with high-quality teletherapy at affordable prices so you can change your life, overcome the challenges you face, and become the person you want to be. I incorporates various services and specialties tailored for individuals and couples appointments. Services offered include (but are not limited to): Adolescence, Trauma, Depression and Anxiety, Academic and other school problems, Relationship problems, Personal growth in the workplace, & Grief counseling.

I have worked for several years with difficulties clients encounter in their daily lives including: anxiety, relationship issues, racing thoughts, lack of motivation, sleep disruption, and setting boundaries in important life relationships. I work with you to identify patterns in your relationships that you would like to change. The goal is that with therapy, I can help you create and nourish relationships that meet your personal needs and cultivate a life and experiences that meet your expectations.

Therapy is successful when you have a therapist who understands you AND knows how to help you. I work with men and women navigating relationships, anxiety/depression, major life transitions, and family conflicts, all while trying to integrate two very different cultures – the one we’re born into and the one we’re living in. As a South Asian woman and a therapist for over 7 years, I understand how culture plays a huge role in our unique challenges and expectations.

As a therapist, I prioritize creating a nurturing and nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, validated, and supported in their journey towards healing and self-actualization. Whether grappling with individual challenges such as anxiety, depression, or trauma, or navigating complex family dynamics such as communication breakdowns, conflicts, or intergenerational patterns, I am here to provide guidance, encouragement, and practical strategies for navigating life's obstacles. I strive to integrate cultural sensitivity and awareness into my therapeutic approach, honoring the diverse backgrounds and experiences of each client.

I am glad you're looking for therapy support in times that are drastically impacted by the capitalist mindset & inequality. Life’s external factors, like stress and trauma experiences including but not limited to childhood abuse, physical abuse, intimate partner violence, sexual assaults, racial and social trauma as well as anti-LGBTQ+ policies take a toll on our life. These may show up as fatigue, sadness, anxiety, overthinking, thoughts of self-harm, low self-esteem, and disables us from our growth. In such times, we all can use trauma-informed and nonjudgmental professional support to help us heal from root causes of these needs.

The healing process is an incredible journey, and I believe therapy can result in greater self-awareness by giving clients new skills to thrive and develop a deeper relationship with themselves and the world around them. To me, healing represents a journey in which you are able to explore past and present as well as develop the tools needed to work through life’s obstacles. I use a person centered, strengths-based approach that is collaborative and mindful. I strive to foster a safe space where clients can tell their story, and gain insight, all while providing a safe and secure relationship.

Life can be isolating when it's only YOU vs. YOUR struggles. As YOUR therapist, I help YOU transform YOUR pain into personal power when YOUR anxiety or depression takes over at the worst possible moments. It's confusing wrestling with day-to-day anger, pain & loss. This time can feel overwhelming & crippling. It may affect YOUR relationships with family, friends, colleagues, & yourself. As Alder says, “Courage does not happen when you have all the answers. It happens when YOU are ready to face the questions YOU have been avoiding YOUR whole LIFE! How do YOU courageously face the difficult questions & reclaim YOUR strength?

I am a highly trained, seasoned therapist in adolescent, emerging adult, and adult mental health across the lifespan. Areas of focus include college students, physicians, lawyers and other professionals in high stress careers, reproductive psychology and parent coaching. My therapeutic approach is solution focused, strengths based and skills oriented, viewed through a systemic & culturally responsive lens. Expertly and gently, I empower you with healthy coping skills starting with the very first session, so you can begin to find relief right away.

My name is Kristy Verma, LPCC 13286, and I am a doctoral student working towards a Doctoral degree (Ed.D) in Educational Leadership. I have a goal to increase mental health services at our educational institutions and to better support students’ educational journeys. Furthermore, I have experience working with teens, adults, and elderly clients from various cultural and professional backgrounds. I am a highly motivated mental health professional who is genuinely passionate about helping others heal and improve their mental health. I approach goal setting from a collaborative perspective.

I continue to feel humbled by the power of therapy. Therapy will heal your pain. But it will not just relieve your suffering, a strong client-therapist fit will allow you to bear witness to the strength that comes from the courage of confronting the vulnerability within ourselves. Looking for a therapist should feel like buying a car- it needs to feel right, cost right and look right. Because that feeling of trust and safety is crucial to creating a space of brutal honesty as you begin to identify and explore your conscious and unconscious obstacles to equip yourself with the emotional tools and healing you seek.

Self-exploration is probably the most challenging but highly rewarding journey you can take in your life. The narrative you hold about yourself is based on your lived experiences. It's a combination of controlled and uncontrolled events. It's often the uncontrolled events/experiences in your life that take a gripping hold, disempower you, frighten you and disable your ability to function. Getting control of your circumstances is truly liberating. Reaching that freedom of choice takes courage, perseverance, resilience and grit. Let’s access all of those strengths within you and get started.

As a therapist, I strive to provide an accepting, safe space where you can bring your authentic self without fear of judgment. I enjoy working with individuals of diverse backgrounds who are seeking to better understand themselves and the causes of suffering and discontent in their lives. Many feel alone when experiencing difficult life moments, but connection can make the journey feel lighter. I am interpersonal, warm, and empathetic in my approach, and I will work collaboratively with you to support emotional healing and foster empowerment in you to create the change you desire.