Depression Therapists in Studio City, CA

Thank you for your interest in my practice. My clinical approach is built on warmth and nurturance while creating a coherent framework to understand your needs. You may be ready for a change but don't know where to begin. I can help you make a specific plan to feel better.

Do you struggle with shame and self-judgment? Have you experienced the same conflicts, over and over again, with family, friends, partners, or bosses, and not known how to resolve them? Have you wondered why everyone else's life feels so easy while yours is so hard... or worried that you are so broken, you will never be happy?

As a UCLA-trained pediatric neuropsychologist, I specialize in the assessment and treatment of children and young adults with neurocognitive, academic, and social-emotional differences. I draw upon my knowledge of psychology and neuroscience to provide comprehensive, customized, and evidence-based care to help children and young adults thrive across home, school, and community settings. I work with an array of clinical presentations, including depression, anxiety, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and autism spectrum disorder.

We all need support and connection. Maybe you are struggling with issues related to a life transition, relationship problems, or would simply like to feel even better than you do now. In a compassionate environment, I can help you explore current and past challenges interfering with your goals and relationships. My integrative approach offers evidence-based strategies to manage negative thoughts and enhance coping with the stress of everyday life, as well as empower you to explore unresolved problems that might be getting you stuck.

Are you feeling unsure about what you want for yourself? Has your stress and anxiety become so intolerable that it prevents you from enjoying the present and moving towards your desired future? Are you having trouble even knowing what your goals are? Are feelings of self-loathing and low self-esteem keeping you stuck? Many of us hit points where we confront roadblocks and feelings that seem too difficult to overcome, which can create hopelessness and overwhelm about how to move forward. But, with the right help and tools, creating change is possible!

Hello, I am Ilana! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the State of California (LMFT #116296). I work with individuals and families from a variety of backgrounds. I have experience in a multitude of settings, including schools, private practice, and community mental health. My therapeutic approach incorporates CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. I believe that therapy is collaborative and encourage my clients to grow in a safe, therapeutic environment.

Human connection is what keeps us going. Sometimes when we're lost and unsure we just need someone to hear us out and validate what we're going through. Let me be that person for you. Together, we can get you to where you want to be. Additionally, I'm passionate about working with the children of this generation to help them develop tools and regulating techniques for the future because they are the future. Self-regulated children grow into self-regulated adults.

Do you feel stuck with your problems or with your relationship? Do you want to improve your relationship with yourself and with others? Are you experiencing a lot of stress? What if there were a way to become unstuck...to be free to move towards the life you want and desire, to be able to truly enjoy each day. It can be life changing to have happier and healthier relationships with yourself, with your partner, and with your loved ones. I am committed to work with my clients to help them by providing tools they need to achieve their goals.

I am a Clinical Pediatric Psychologist with extensive experience providing evidence-based therapy and psychological/cognitive assessments to children, adolescents, and young adults with a range of presenting concerns. The foundation of a therapeutic relationship begins with building trust and empathic understanding; we will work together to understand your concerns, develop a treatment plan, and establish a relationship through which both you and your child will grow and create a better quality of life.

Dr. Placencia is a licensed Clinical Psychologist with a virtual private practice based in California. She has developed a specialty in treating trauma, anxiety, depression, and life-transition issues including pregnancy/postpartum, parenting/caregiving, family conflict, roles changes, or loss. Her clients are strong and capable and willing to seek out additional support to address areas in their life that may be holding them back from the life they want.

Many of us haven't had much experience with the kind of truly supportive relationships that make healing possible. A good therapeutic relationship - one that allows us to be fully ourselves while recognizing our unique potential - creates the optimal conditions for healing. I provide a place where you can feel safe to explore your most difficult feelings, to work through grief and loss, heal childhood wounds, relieve depression and anxiety, improve communication, increase self-esteem and develop more satisfying relationships. I work with individuals, couples, and groups, and I'm available for both in-person and virtual sessions.

Prior to becoming a psychotherapist, I had a 25 year career as a creative professional. As such, I can relate to the personal values and passion that lead someone to pursue a creative occupation that is intertwined with individual identity. With that, comes the challenges of living outside of dominant culture without a roadmap forward and the instability that can occur with freelance/consultative work. Creative expression undergoes cycles of ebb and flow. However, prolonged periods of feeling creatively stranded or stifled may be a sign that the psyche is asking for help.

As a Licensed therapist I have found my work with all ages to be extremely rewarding. In psychotherapy some main goals are to learn skills to better navigate through life, cope with challenging life stressors and communicate feelings, thoughts and needs effectively. ( In my work with children, adolescents and teens I work collaboratively with your child and you (caregiver.) In my work with adults we will work as a team to meet your goals.

Are you feeling anxious & dissatisfied about your current way of being? Are you noticing habits & patterns that no longer serve you or have you feeling stuck? We all have patterns, learned throughout life, that attempt to keep us from our fullest potential. These patterns can cause us to become anxious, depressed, or question our entire purpose in life should they not align with our desired narrative. Maybe we question the validity of our feelings or the way we navigate conflict. One of the biggest side effects of our learned behaviors is feeling inauthentic to who we truly wish to be.

The clients who come to see me are adults of all ages whose lives are diminished by depression or anxiety, whether lingering or overwhelming. Such feelings make it difficult to focus on tasks or leave the house. Some clients struggle with unsupportive family members or relationship partners; others cannot shake off the impact of trauma they suffered as children or adults. Often I see young people who want to be Independent Adults, but feel they’ve lost their way, cannot find stable relationships, or establish boundaries with parents or roommates. My older adults are coping with aging; but they desire social connection and purpose.

Beginning therapy can be one of the most difficult things we do. It can also be the most rewarding. It is stepping into the unknown and taking an unfamiliar path to a destination that may seem completely out of reach. Therapy is a journey and I will be your travel companion. It is my firm belief that as humans, we just want to be seen and heard. In my practice, I strive to create an environment that is safe, nurturing and most importantly, free of judgement so that I can both see and hear you.

My name is Geoffrey Sherrell, M.A., LMFT. I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, providing online and in-person counseling services. Often, individuals are overwhelmed with emotions and feelings that cause their lives to be out of balance psychologically and spiritually. My goals for the individuals, families, and groups I serve are to restore balance and homeostasis within their personal lives, family systems and social interactions.

I am thrilled to have joined Mavida Health as a Therapist. Mavida Health is a deeply specialized, comprehensive mental health platform for the path to parenthood - including those trying to conceive, pregnant - including adoption and surrogacy, experiencing pregnancy loss, or in the postpartum. We offer 1:1 therapy, couples/family therapy, group therapy, prescribing, and medication management. Just as it takes a village to raise a child, we believe that it takes a village to raise a mama. Let Mavida be your village.

Welcome, I'm glad you're here. Sometimes, life feels overwhelming, and we need some support. On the surface, you have it “all together,” but underneath, you're experiencing anxiety & self-doubt. Despite being driven, helpful, and hard-working, you feel disconnected and off-balance. If you’re struggling to navigate through life’s transitions, balance various life roles, or connect more authentically with yourself or others, let's talk. I specialize in working with adults/millennials and parents. If you're looking for help with anxiety, parenting demands, depression, trauma, or relationship conflicts, you're in the right place.