Depression Therapists in North Hollywood, CA

Compassionate by nature and by nurture, Val is a licensed clinical psychologist with a heart for people, a mind for science, and a welcoming sense of humor. Her training and experience is based in cognitive behavioral therapy and behavioral medicine, with additional interests in positive psychology and Black women’s mental health. Val values a collaborative approach to therapy, and fosters an environment where clients feel seen and heard as they journey towards meeting their goals.

Therapy is a place to provide tools that help you develop coping skills, regulate emotions, and decrease overall distress. I believe there is not one size fits all in terms of what helps clients improve their lives. I will implement skills from different orientations that suit your specific needs and tailor your treatment plan accordingly. I am aware of cultural diversity and provide a safe space.

My goal is to create a safe, non-judgmental, therapeutic environment where individuals and couples have the opportunity to explore and uncover their emotional blocks and heal past wounds.  I have been described as a balance of clear and direct with compassion and empathy. I believe that through the process of developing insight and awareness into issues and behaviors, I can in turn help clients to better manage their symptoms and develop coping mechanisms which enable them to lead more enjoyable and gratifying lives.  My aspiration is to help clients move beyond fleeting, quick fixes and, instead, implement long-lasting change.

Welcome to my practice! With over a decade of experience in the field of therapy, I am dedicated to providing a supportive and understanding environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings openly. My approach is deeply rooted in client-centered and reflective therapy, ensuring that our work together is tailored to your unique needs and experiences.

As human beings we are constantly evolving and changing depending on our life experiences. My main objective as a therapist is to assist clients in whatever phase of life that they might be in, as well as whatever obstacles in life that they may be having challenges with. My job is truly to be a witness and a sense of safe support as we collaboratively decipher what resources and forms of support that clients need. No matter what situations, obstacles or challenges that you may be facing you have the ability to evolve, and gradually change to live the life that will give you the greatest. Allow me to be apart of that process.

Dr. John XiongChapman is a Psychologist in California who has been practicing since 1998. He received his Ph.D. from Walden University, where his emphasis was on children and adolescence. He also has a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family therapy from Southwest Baptist Theological Seminary and postgraduate education in Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) and psychopharmacology. Dr. Chapman builds a relationship where the client feels accepted and allows them to be open about their issues and problems. He designs a treatment plan that meets their goal and helps them develop coping skills for life stress and problems.

I am a culturally competent Licensed Clinical Therapist with 20 years of providing psychotherapy, counseling, and supportive services to diverse populations.

Greetings, I hope this message finds you well! My name is Shannon, I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California since 2012. I received my Master of Social Work degree from San Francisco State University. I have over 10 years of experience working with clients with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, and career challenges. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse. My counseling style is culturally respectful/inclusive, reflective, empathic, and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.

We are experiencing times where our identities, whether, personal, relational, racial, or even sexual are called into question and challenges our very way of being. Whether its work, family, or peer-related our stress can sometimes feel debilitating and we feel like we are on the cusp of giving up. In a world that lacks cultural-sensitivity and the ideal is to be self-reliant and independent, sometimes it’s difficult to acknowledge that we are in fact social beings that need help, especially when we are being impacted mental, physically, and emotionally…three aspects of the human experience that society says we need to be intact to thrive.

Asking for help or seeking therapy might be new to you, but it is something many individuals do when they are overwhelmed by life stressors such as relationships and work. As a Latino psychotherapist, I am aware of how our upbringing and culture can make seeing a therapist difficult. I want to make this process and experience a positive one. My goal is to assist individuals in how they manage stress, and anxiety in their life. Together we can develop healthy coping skills as well as behavioral changes. I will help you use the strengths you already have to be more effective. Are you ready to embark on a journey of self-awareness

Life is a journey and we the people experience the most unexpected moments that become life changing. Unfortunately, some of the experiences and life events leave us with feelings of hurt, grief and hopelessness. It is normal to feel sad, hopeless, guilty, shameful but it is not okay to make them life sentences. I believe that early intervention and finding an emphatic, non-judgmental professional brings one step closer into the healing process.

It has been a privilege for me to have worked across my career with diverse individuals, couples, and families, and I have served clients in a multitude of settings. I treat those struggling with a wide range of problems, such as coping with adverse past and present circumstances, trauma, managing transitions, grief and loss, existential conflicts, medical conditions, aging, women's issues, work-based challenges, and just feeling overwhelmed by day-to-day demands. I have extensive experience working with clients whose careers involve personal creativity.

Gina Woltman is a Psychologist in California who has been practicing since 1996. She received her Masters and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Alliant University California School of Professional Psychology and her undergraduate degree from UCLA. Gina has worked in a variety of community mental health and educational settings providing therapy to children, adolescents, parents, and families. Her approach is primarily client centered/cognitive behavioral, focusing on the individual while challenging dysfunctional emotions, maladaptive behaviors, and cognitive processes through a number of goal-oriented applications.

Do you feel sad, overwhelmed, or anxious? Do you wonder how therapy could help you achieve your goals and meet your needs? You are unique, and I would love to learn your story and journey that brought you here. Clients like you find me to be relatable, warm, and compassionate. As a therapist, I create a space where you can open up without judgment. I can help you look at things in new and different ways using a variety of practices and techniques, following a one size does NOT fit all approach.

My name is Andres J. Ruiz and I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I hold a Bachelor's in Liberal Arts and a Master's in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Community Psychology from Antioch University Los Angeles. My experience encompasses over 15 years of working with children, adolescents, and adults providing psychoeducation, social services, and direct mental health therapy in both English and Spanish. I've successfully treated clients from different ethnic, cultural, sexuality and gender, religious, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Stephanie Drotman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California who has been practicing since 2018. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from the University of California, Los Angeles and her Master’s in Social Work from the University of Southern California with a concentration in adult mental health/wellness and a specialization in co-occurring disorders and severe mental illness. Stephanie is intensively trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy and is certified and/or trained in trauma modalities such as TF-CBT, IFS, and Prolonged Exposure. Additionally, she has been sober and in recovery for 17 years.

I have been in the mental health field for 10 years providing assessment and treatment to people with histories of trauma, adjustment challenges to medical diagnosis and major life changes, relationship distress with partners, parenting difficulties, mood disorders, anxiety, panic disorders, and emotion "“ dysregulation. Currently I work with adult individuals and couples. I believe that pain is often the keyhole to the most vulnerable yet the most beautiful parts of human existence and I am passionate about guiding people in becoming their own locksmiths.

Jose Luis Franco, LMFT 116291. Hi! My name is Jose Luis Franco and I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT116291) with over 8 years of experience working in the mental health field, specifically with children experiencing a variety of mental health concerns, I completed a received a Bachelors’ Degree in Child Development with a minor in Psychology, as well as Masters Degree in School-Based Family Counseling with an emphasis on Marriage and Family Therapy both from California State University, Los Angeles.

Personal growth and overcoming emotional or mental challenges can feel like immovable obstacles. These obstacles may be related to family, loss, relationships, societal / cultural pressures, racism or other traumas. The challenges can cause many symptoms like perfectionism, sadness, isolation, anger, defensiveness, people pleasing, overthinking, weak boundaries, low self-esteem or suicidal thoughts. Unfortunately, we weren't all afforded the opportunity to learn healthy coping skills to manage these symptoms, nor how to recognize or recover from them. Furthermore, openly confronting issues, even in the home, may have been forbidden.