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Kathryn Eden
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90077 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I use insight-oriented, supportive, mindfulness-based,cognitive behavior therapy approaches,Pet therapy.
Providing psychotherapy in a caring, compassionate and comfortable atmosphere.Clients are treated as unique individuals, never losing sight of the fact that their issues are not expected to fit a specific diagnostic code, but instead are varied and distinct in every case. This requires, demands and deserves a client-centered therapeutic approach that is the cornerstone of my practice.I have dedicated my profession to improving and enhancing the mental health and well-being of my clients. Adhering to the guiding principle that a healthful mind is inextricably bound to physical health and merits, at the very least, the same level of care and concern.
I use insight-oriented, supportive, mindfulness-based,cognitive behavior therapy approaches,Pet therapy.
Providing psychotherapy in a caring, compassionate and comfortable atmosphere.Clients are treated as unique individuals, never losing sight of the fact that their issues are not expected to fit a specific diagnostic code, but instead are varied and distinct in every case. This requires, demands and deserves a client-centered therapeutic approach that is the cornerstone of my practice.I have dedicated my profession to improving and enhancing the mental health and well-being of my clients. Adhering to the guiding principle that a healthful mind is inextricably bound to physical health and merits, at the very least, the same level of care and concern.
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The treatment models used are: art therapy, attachment based, existential, Gottman Method, person-centered, play therapy, short term (solution focused therapy), various cognitive behavioral therapies and mindfulness therapies.
We meet you where you're at and build on your resilience. We welcome you and invite you to start on your self care. We value diversity and acceptance; we work with all faiths, LBGTQ+, and all backgrounds.
The treatment models used are: art therapy, attachment based, existential, Gottman Method, person-centered, play therapy, short term (solution focused therapy), various cognitive behavioral therapies and mindfulness therapies.
We meet you where you're at and build on your resilience. We welcome you and invite you to start on your self care. We value diversity and acceptance; we work with all faiths, LBGTQ+, and all backgrounds.
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Miriam Lamb
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA, MS HR
Verified Verified
North Hollywood, CA 91602 (Online Only)
My training was in transpersonal psychology which integrates dream work, art, music, journaling, mindfulness, and guided imagery.
I work with a wide array of clients. If you are self motivated; enjoy exploration and play; (both kids and adults), and are interested in exploring all facets of yourself, please call today. I use a holistic approach, and explore all factors which affect mental health including physical health, nutrition, family dynamics, and relationships.
My training was in transpersonal psychology which integrates dream work, art, music, journaling, mindfulness, and guided imagery.
I work with a wide array of clients. If you are self motivated; enjoy exploration and play; (both kids and adults), and are interested in exploring all facets of yourself, please call today. I use a holistic approach, and explore all factors which affect mental health including physical health, nutrition, family dynamics, and relationships.
![Photo of Carolyn B Coleridge - Carolyn Coleridge, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/298e8d05-efe3-452f-a25f-3b7014cb95b6/2/320x400.jpeg)
If you are suffering from issues with finding a purpose, I am an expert in that arena. I work with depression, anxiety and give proactive and productive ways to help to heal themselves. I use alternative practices MBSR & theta healing to remove blocks. I am holistically focused working with breath work, essential oils and Reiki. I have a strong spiritual background but not religious. My work is deep, so come clean and ready to do the work. I work with spiritual cycles. I am a mindfulness Meditation. Expert on women's issues and men during emotional crisis to find the spiritual meaning of life's redirection. Licensed in CA & CT.
If you are suffering from issues with finding a purpose, I am an expert in that arena. I work with depression, anxiety and give proactive and productive ways to help to heal themselves. I use alternative practices MBSR & theta healing to remove blocks. I am holistically focused working with breath work, essential oils and Reiki. I have a strong spiritual background but not religious. My work is deep, so come clean and ready to do the work. I work with spiritual cycles. I am a mindfulness Meditation. Expert on women's issues and men during emotional crisis to find the spiritual meaning of life's redirection. Licensed in CA & CT.
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Sareh Hamzavi
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 (Online Only)
I hold a Master’s Degree in Psychology with an emphasis in mindfulness from Phillips Graduate University.
Initial encounters with anyone involve presenting stories of who we are. However, sometimes life makes it difficult to really tell our true stories. My goal is to help individuals achieve their highest potential and live a fulfilling life by telling their authentic stories. My practice focuses on tailoring therapy to each client rather than tailoring my clients to the therapy. I am a licensed psychotherapist, providing therapy to children, adolescents, and adults. I have training in various treatment approaches including, but not limited to, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and strength-based techniques.
I hold a Master’s Degree in Psychology with an emphasis in mindfulness from Phillips Graduate University.
Initial encounters with anyone involve presenting stories of who we are. However, sometimes life makes it difficult to really tell our true stories. My goal is to help individuals achieve their highest potential and live a fulfilling life by telling their authentic stories. My practice focuses on tailoring therapy to each client rather than tailoring my clients to the therapy. I am a licensed psychotherapist, providing therapy to children, adolescents, and adults. I have training in various treatment approaches including, but not limited to, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and strength-based techniques.
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Nicolaus Garcia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CYT-200
Verified Verified
West Hollywood, CA 90038
I incorporate evidence-based interventions, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), yoga, and more.
My work focuses on LGBTQ+ and BIPOC issues relating to anxiety and depression, with an emphasis on relationships and sex. Common topics include relationship anxiety and ambivalence, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), hook-up culture, non-monogamy, kink, infidelity, and problematic sex and porn use. I am a professional member of the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT) as well as the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF).
I incorporate evidence-based interventions, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), yoga, and more.
My work focuses on LGBTQ+ and BIPOC issues relating to anxiety and depression, with an emphasis on relationships and sex. Common topics include relationship anxiety and ambivalence, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), hook-up culture, non-monogamy, kink, infidelity, and problematic sex and porn use. I am a professional member of the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT) as well as the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF).
![Photo of John X Gaspar, MA, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/ac42f1bb-012f-49fc-bfb6-3c809f05e658/3/320x400.jpeg)
I will collaborate with you to determine therapy goals, and I provide psycho-educational materials to help teach coping skills, cognitive-behavioral interventions, mindfulness training, and other techniques.
I am a Licensed Psychotherapist specializing in providing mental health services for those with psychological disorders and behavioral-emotional concerns. As a former Research Associate at UCLA's Semel Institute for Neuroscience, I come from a neuro-psychological background and have over ten years of experience as a mental health professional. I treat a wide range of psychological disorders including anxiety, depression, OCD, and behavioral disorders. Together with cognitive-behavioral techniques and therapeutic insights, we will work to help you overcome insecurities, embrace growth, and maximize your overall wellbeing.
I will collaborate with you to determine therapy goals, and I provide psycho-educational materials to help teach coping skills, cognitive-behavioral interventions, mindfulness training, and other techniques.
I am a Licensed Psychotherapist specializing in providing mental health services for those with psychological disorders and behavioral-emotional concerns. As a former Research Associate at UCLA's Semel Institute for Neuroscience, I come from a neuro-psychological background and have over ten years of experience as a mental health professional. I treat a wide range of psychological disorders including anxiety, depression, OCD, and behavioral disorders. Together with cognitive-behavioral techniques and therapeutic insights, we will work to help you overcome insecurities, embrace growth, and maximize your overall wellbeing.
![Photo of John Gaspar - Apex Therapy Group, MA, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/91e4694e-954c-43c0-aa5c-ac4fed76a0bf/2/320x400.jpeg)
Using techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness and other evidence based techniques, we customize our approach to your needs.
Do you ever feel overwhelmed? Perhaps life has thrown you more challenges than usual lately. Perhaps you can’t quite put your finger on what’s wrong, but you still have trouble getting out of bed in the morning or staying focused during the day. Perhaps it’s all just a little too much right now, and you need a hand figuring things out. We know how hard it can be to feel isolated or overwhelmed. But you deserve to feel like the best version of yourself, even in times of uncertainty. At Apex Therapy Group, our aim is to make things easier for you. We’ll work together to find the path forward.
Using techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness and other evidence based techniques, we customize our approach to your needs.
Do you ever feel overwhelmed? Perhaps life has thrown you more challenges than usual lately. Perhaps you can’t quite put your finger on what’s wrong, but you still have trouble getting out of bed in the morning or staying focused during the day. Perhaps it’s all just a little too much right now, and you need a hand figuring things out. We know how hard it can be to feel isolated or overwhelmed. But you deserve to feel like the best version of yourself, even in times of uncertainty. At Apex Therapy Group, our aim is to make things easier for you. We’ll work together to find the path forward.
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Savannah Hoffman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90048 (Online Only)
You will encounter techniques from psychodynamics, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, Rational Recovery, psycho-education, among other methods available; and I will draw from a wealth of experience in various psychiatric settings to personalize our response to your stress.
Currently accepting new clients: adults ages 18+. Psychotherapy is an endeavor that can feel uncomfortable at times, but together we can work to troubleshoot your "hang-ups" and insecurities to smooth out your path ahead. I want to work with you on your gravitational pull towards relationships that end up causing you pain; on your grief and anxiety over feeling like you've dug yourself into an insurmountable hole; on your feelings of frustration with life and self-sabotage. Bring it to me and let's talk about it.
You will encounter techniques from psychodynamics, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, Rational Recovery, psycho-education, among other methods available; and I will draw from a wealth of experience in various psychiatric settings to personalize our response to your stress.
Currently accepting new clients: adults ages 18+. Psychotherapy is an endeavor that can feel uncomfortable at times, but together we can work to troubleshoot your "hang-ups" and insecurities to smooth out your path ahead. I want to work with you on your gravitational pull towards relationships that end up causing you pain; on your grief and anxiety over feeling like you've dug yourself into an insurmountable hole; on your feelings of frustration with life and self-sabotage. Bring it to me and let's talk about it.
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Dr. Rita de Cassia Silva
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, PPS
Verified Verified
Northridge, CA 91324 (Online Only)
I use an integrative holistic approach and often incorporate deep breathing meditation and mindfulness in my sessions.
Do you wake up in the morning feeling empty, tired, and unmotivated? Are you struggling with issues related to your past, uncontrollable thoughts, anger, grief, communication, anxiety, or major life changes? Are you seeking a more loving, meaningful, and harmonious relationship with your partner and your loved ones but don't know how or what to do to improve it? There comes a time when help is needed from a licensed professional.
I use an integrative holistic approach and often incorporate deep breathing meditation and mindfulness in my sessions.
Do you wake up in the morning feeling empty, tired, and unmotivated? Are you struggling with issues related to your past, uncontrollable thoughts, anger, grief, communication, anxiety, or major life changes? Are you seeking a more loving, meaningful, and harmonious relationship with your partner and your loved ones but don't know how or what to do to improve it? There comes a time when help is needed from a licensed professional.
![Photo of Kasey Bogoje - The Mindful Lemon, MA, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3a834dc8-95c6-492a-87f8-eb8788398b5a/1/320x400.png)
The Mindful Lemon
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Burbank, CA 91503 (Online Only)
Our mission is to provide quality online mental health and substance abuse services while breaking down the barriers of traditional, office based therapy. Traditional mental health and substance abuse treatment tends to focus on what makes you sick, what you are lacking but at The Mindful Lemon, our clinicians let you sit in the driver’s seat, focusing on your strengths and assets to help you become the best version of you! This can be via traditional talk therapy, medication management, mindfulness techniques, an emphasis on health, wellness and fitness or any combination of the above.
Our mission is to provide quality online mental health and substance abuse services while breaking down the barriers of traditional, office based therapy. Traditional mental health and substance abuse treatment tends to focus on what makes you sick, what you are lacking but at The Mindful Lemon, our clinicians let you sit in the driver’s seat, focusing on your strengths and assets to help you become the best version of you! This can be via traditional talk therapy, medication management, mindfulness techniques, an emphasis on health, wellness and fitness or any combination of the above.
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She incorporates relaxation techniques, and mindfulness practices to assist clients in reducing their anxiety, and increasing their ability to focus on their goals, better manage their symptoms, and learn how to implement healthy coping skills.
Cindy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, who practices in the State of California. She received her Master’s in Social Work from CSU, Long Beach, and has been licensed since 2015. She provides individual psychotherapy to adults, and has experience treating: Grief and Loss, Anxiety, Depression, Chronic/Life-Limiting Illnesses, Life Transitions, Codependency, Religious/Spiritual Abuse, LBGTQ+ issues, Women’s Issues, Older Adults, Pregnancy, Infertility, and Postpartum issues, Parenting, Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Anger Management, Low Self-Esteem, and ADHD.
She incorporates relaxation techniques, and mindfulness practices to assist clients in reducing their anxiety, and increasing their ability to focus on their goals, better manage their symptoms, and learn how to implement healthy coping skills.
Cindy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, who practices in the State of California. She received her Master’s in Social Work from CSU, Long Beach, and has been licensed since 2015. She provides individual psychotherapy to adults, and has experience treating: Grief and Loss, Anxiety, Depression, Chronic/Life-Limiting Illnesses, Life Transitions, Codependency, Religious/Spiritual Abuse, LBGTQ+ issues, Women’s Issues, Older Adults, Pregnancy, Infertility, and Postpartum issues, Parenting, Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Anger Management, Low Self-Esteem, and ADHD.
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I am currently accepting new patients both in person (Burbank, CA) and virtually throughout the state of California. I accept many major insurances, EAP benefits, and have a self-pay option. Research supports, and I firmly believe, that the greatest indicator of therapeutic success is based on the relationship and therefore I take a highly collaborative approach. Together we can sort through which of your needs are not being met, and work on on how to take meaningful steps to remedy that.
I am currently accepting new patients both in person (Burbank, CA) and virtually throughout the state of California. I accept many major insurances, EAP benefits, and have a self-pay option. Research supports, and I firmly believe, that the greatest indicator of therapeutic success is based on the relationship and therefore I take a highly collaborative approach. Together we can sort through which of your needs are not being met, and work on on how to take meaningful steps to remedy that.
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Erica Garcia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
West Hollywood, CA 90069 (Online Only)
I enjoy working with clients coming from a diverse range of backgrounds and I am passionate about helping my clients work through life challenges in order to improve on their emotional well-being, develop human growth, clarity and live a meaningful life.
I enjoy working with clients coming from a diverse range of backgrounds and I am passionate about helping my clients work through life challenges in order to improve on their emotional well-being, develop human growth, clarity and live a meaningful life.
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Shauneet Marduk
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, DCBT
Verified Verified
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 (Online Only)
The choice to begin therapy is a meaningful, brave step toward the life you want. We all experience difficult times in our lives when we may feel stuck, depressed, anxious; that the stumbling blocks we're up against are too difficult to walk through. I can help you with that. I will help you recognize your strengths so you will be able to use them to move through these bumps in the road, transitions, crises, or other difficulties you're facing.
The choice to begin therapy is a meaningful, brave step toward the life you want. We all experience difficult times in our lives when we may feel stuck, depressed, anxious; that the stumbling blocks we're up against are too difficult to walk through. I can help you with that. I will help you recognize your strengths so you will be able to use them to move through these bumps in the road, transitions, crises, or other difficulties you're facing.
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Patricia Jones
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CADC II
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Beverly Hills, CA 90210 (Online Only)
Congratulations on your first step of wanting to transform your life. Therapy can be scary, but it doesn’t have to be. I am here to help you overcome your fear of telling your story while helping you navigate your feelings. By emphasizing transparency and trust with each client, I’ve had great success in creating a safe space to share empathy, a sense of belonging, humor, and, most importantly, effective results. I believe in the importance of addressing one’s challenges by taking into account the whole person, their cultural identity, as well as recent and past life experiences that have led them to seek help. Let me help you heal!
Congratulations on your first step of wanting to transform your life. Therapy can be scary, but it doesn’t have to be. I am here to help you overcome your fear of telling your story while helping you navigate your feelings. By emphasizing transparency and trust with each client, I’ve had great success in creating a safe space to share empathy, a sense of belonging, humor, and, most importantly, effective results. I believe in the importance of addressing one’s challenges by taking into account the whole person, their cultural identity, as well as recent and past life experiences that have led them to seek help. Let me help you heal!
![Photo of Mary Linda Williams, MA, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/0494eb8d-57f3-4ac5-9326-ad22678c231f/2/320x400.jpeg)
Are you experiencing depression, anxiety, phase-of-life issues, marital conflict, family dysfunction, job stress? Are you interested in learning ways to find relief and create changes that lead to greater peace and balance in mental and emotional functioning in your personal, family and relationship life?
Are you experiencing depression, anxiety, phase-of-life issues, marital conflict, family dysfunction, job stress? Are you interested in learning ways to find relief and create changes that lead to greater peace and balance in mental and emotional functioning in your personal, family and relationship life?
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Layla Ashley
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CCH, CPLC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North Hollywood, CA 91607
Yes, I am accepting new clients and available for TELEHEALTH! Have you lost your passion and creativity? Do you feel stuck in your job or career path? Are you highly sensitive, feel overwhelmed or burned-out? Are your relationships suffering? I can help you transform your pain into feeling empowered, and use your gifts to fuel your relationships. I help you revive, focus, and succeed to bring your life and relationships to the highest potential. I bring 20 years of experience as a psychotherapist, specializing in treating couples, anxiety, PTSD, relationships/break-ups, life-purpose, creativity, grief/loss, and self-esteem building.
Yes, I am accepting new clients and available for TELEHEALTH! Have you lost your passion and creativity? Do you feel stuck in your job or career path? Are you highly sensitive, feel overwhelmed or burned-out? Are your relationships suffering? I can help you transform your pain into feeling empowered, and use your gifts to fuel your relationships. I help you revive, focus, and succeed to bring your life and relationships to the highest potential. I bring 20 years of experience as a psychotherapist, specializing in treating couples, anxiety, PTSD, relationships/break-ups, life-purpose, creativity, grief/loss, and self-esteem building.
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Tikerea is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, who has been working with mental health since 2017. She graduated from University of Southern California with a Master's in Social Work in a focus in Children, Youth, and Families.
Tikerea is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, who has been working with mental health since 2017. She graduated from University of Southern California with a Master's in Social Work in a focus in Children, Youth, and Families.
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Currently accepting new clients for appointments next week! Pacific Pain & Wellness Group treats mental health and pain conditions using a variety of effective treatments including medications, psychotherapy, telemedicine, ketamine infusions, and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). Our mission is to create a personalized treatment plan that will help guide you on a path towards better living and emotional relief. Through diagnostic evaluations, we construct a treatment plan aligned with meeting your current goals towards resiliency and healing.
Currently accepting new clients for appointments next week! Pacific Pain & Wellness Group treats mental health and pain conditions using a variety of effective treatments including medications, psychotherapy, telemedicine, ketamine infusions, and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). Our mission is to create a personalized treatment plan that will help guide you on a path towards better living and emotional relief. Through diagnostic evaluations, we construct a treatment plan aligned with meeting your current goals towards resiliency and healing.
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Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists
How does mindfulness-based cognitive therapy work?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy originated in the work of John Kabat-Zinn of the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He developed mindfulness-based stress reduction, which is a technique found in yoga and meditation. MBCT is a combination of this type of stress reduction and cognitive behavioral therapy; it essentially quiets emotional distress through mindfulness, utilizing proper breathing and meditation. These techniques aim to bring the individual into the present moment when in a state of distress.
When do I know if I need treatment with mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
If an individual’s mind is filled with emotional distress and general negativity, the person may feel trapped. A mindfulness-based cognitive therapist can help a person change their thinking patterns as well as their behavior through calm acceptance and compassion. This therapy can provide an individual with the coping skills needed for a healthier and more constructive life.
What should I expect from mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
This therapy often takes place in group sessions. A therapist will work with the group as well as with each individual. Meditation and breathing exercises are core practices that aim to invite inquiry and discovery into a person’s troubled mental state. The objective is to identify and lessen negative thoughts and behaviors and move toward optimal health and productivity. The individual will see life in a more realistic way. This therapy is supportive, accepting, and warm.
Is mindfulness-based cognitive therapy effective?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy is evidence-based and effective. One study found that people with major depressive disorder have benefitted from this type of therapy; the person accepts their distressed thoughts and also moves into healthier patterns of thinking. This therapy also aims to move an individual away from automatic negative responses. This type of therapy can bring a person lifelong change, with higher levels of satisfaction, less stress, as well as positive emotional and behavioral habits.