Therapists in Tarzana, CA

I work with individuals dealing with a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, identity issues, parenting and more. In psychotherapy, support, guidance and self-reflection can help to alleviate many symptoms that have been problematic for years. Although it can be difficult beginning the process of therapy, the results can be profound and can lead to meaningful discovery and transformation.

Do you feel like life is "too much?" Do you worry, feel anxious, ruminate or sometimes feel paralyzed, frozen or numb? Do you feel panicked, or find yourself drifting off from the task at hand? Do you find it hard to stay present? Or, do you have issues with self esteem? Do you feel insecure, inadequate, doubt yourself, feel "not good enough" or like you don't "measure up?" Or, is your relationship in a "rut", less than fulfilling, or in a "total mess?" For over 30 years, I have been helping people to discover themselves and to grow.

Do you suffer from symptoms of sadness, depression so feel you need help? Do you suffer from worry, nervousness, eating and sleep issues? Do you struggle with excessive worries and find you are nervous often? Did you go through a traumatic event in your life? I use Cognitive Behavior Therapy techniques to help clients going through Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Do you suffer from infertility issues and how that is impacting you emotionally and physically as a result? I provide support through the process and recovering from the impact of fertility issues and ways it impacts each person and their relationship.

A personal crisis is a critical moment in a person's life, and seeking help can be very difficult, especially for men! As your "guide on the side," I have particular interest in serving people coping with depression, anxiety, stress, anger management, grief, relationship problems, and substance abuse.

I believe that everyone has the potential for self-growth and positive change is most reachable with accountability in an unconditional supportive environment. I utilize strength-based treatment, such as building one's "toolbox" or set of coping, assertiveness, and communication skills, and incorporate outside supports to enhance the therapeutic process. With children, I utilize a directive play method and also feel it's critical for parents to be involved in the therapeutic process through family sessions. With teens or adults, I utilize a solution-focused style and cognitive-behavioral techniques.

I am a skilled, empathetic, therapist who is committed to providing you with support, insight, and practical tools.You have more strengths and fewer weaknesses than you realize.Working together, we explore you, letting you see yourself as you really are and always have been - worthwhile and loveable. You can learn and move forward. Seeing a licensed therapist often provides new ways to work through the issues and fears holding you back. No matter what the obstacles, we will find solutions together.

UNLOCKING THE UNCONSCIOUS- Whether you feel overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, or that life has become dull and uninspiring, my mission is to support you in working toward your goals. We will work together to build new skills and begin to uncover what has kept you feeling stuck. It may be that you are unsatisfied in the way you've been managing your life and relationships and wondering if a new approach would be helpful. Awareness of what is at play underneath the surface of your conscious mind can assist you in navigating new ways forward and help you make sense of things.

I provide therapy to children, adolescents, and adults for broad spectrum of issues ranging from mild to severe. I counsel individuals and families for relationship difficulties, separation/divorce, parenting challenges, individual/family crises, survivors of abuse, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, grief/loss, trauma, and suicidal/self-injurious behavior.During difficult times when a person feels very vulnerable, it takes a tremendous amount of courage and energy to seek help. My approach is warm and genuine; my sessions are collaborative so clients to develop effective coping skills to overcome obstacles in their life after therapy has terminated and not foster dependency.

Do you wish to "restart" your life? This desire manifests differently for each of us, but the common factor is a sense that “something is missing.” In my practice, my clients and I work on understanding what has been in the way of taking action to fulfill that missing piece. We then create increased structure, focus, and schedule, alongside exploring your underlying reasons for not taking the level of action you wish to or your lack of motivation. If you feel a bit lost or have realized that you procrastinate around the endeavors and dreams that matter most to you, I can help you to gain clarity into your next step.

I am an eclectic therapist, meaning I do not subscribe to any one therapeutic modality as I believe the therapeutic process is fluid and as a clinician, I must be the same. I help you manage depression, anxiety, ADHD, adjustment disorder, grief/loss, PTSD, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, children and adolescents navigating the difficulties of adjusting to parent's divorcing and behavioral issues such as oppositional defiance and conduct issues. In an effort to meet my clients where they are, I will take the time needed to examine, with you, the core issues surrounding the problem and assist in developing solutions from that ground work.

When you are standing at crossroad, overwhelmed by life's decisions, or feeling sad, disappointed and hopeless, engaging in a therapeutic relationship can offer a safe and nurturing space to work through the issues that are in your way. Therapy can provide a relief and free you up to reach for your dreams. I work from the perspective of Depth Psychology, searching below the surface, looking to help you understand your unconscious drives and motivations that steer your life in an unwanted direction.

As a constantly busy person not tending to yourself because of a tradition of putting yourself last, it can be challenging to pause or ask for help. Something, finally, brought you to a halt and you are starting to give yourself permission to welcome support. I offer my enthusiasm to partner in your journey of identifying strengths, growing from challenges, and building on them. A multicultural background and experience working with clients of diverse narratives and identities help me to remain open to your point of view. I have an extensive history working within the arts community with children, adolescents, and adults.

No matter how hopeless you have become, I believe there is a way out. When we struggle in our relationships, we cannot be our best selves. If you are at the end of your rope with your partner, your children, or with yourself, you are not alone. We all deserve to have someone on our team. As your therapist, I will help you create relationships in your life that work.

I've maintained a private practice with the overarching objective of helping individuals, couples, and families enhance the quality of their relationships and connections, ultimately guiding them toward a more fulfilling and enjoyable life.

Hello, I'm Erika Banuelos, a licensed clinical therapist with a Master of Social Work degree from California State University of Dominguez Hills. As a bilingual therapist fluent in both Spanish and English, I specialize in helping individuals from diverse backgrounds overcome emotional and psychological challenges. My focus areas of practice include anxiety, depression, adjusting to change/life transition, grief, crisis intervention, and working with autistic children.

Hi, welcome. I am so glad you are here exploring and seeking support. My name is Dinaba, and I hope reading this will help you move forward in the process. We all can benefit from someone who can listen, motivate and challenge us without judgment. We were made for connection, so needing support through life’s challenges and changes is natural. Whether you are facing a change in life, feeling stuck in a funk, or simply unable to communicate your feelings and needs- I want you to know you don’t have to face these challenges alone.

Taking the first step towards feeling better can be overwhelming, yet healing. If you are finding your personal and/or family relationships challenging or emotionally painful, I would like to help you. If you have experienced trauma, as a child or an adult, & want to start addressing your emotional pain, and trauma triggers, I can assist you. If depression, anxiety or stress is becoming unmanageable and making life harder, I welcome you to contact me. I would like to work together with you to help you find emotional relief, have healthier relationships, and practice tools to work through current, or past difficulties.

I provide individual counseling with students from elementary school through college to help provide tools and coping skills for success. I also conduct psycho-educational assessments to identify a student's barrier to school success, both academically, and social-emotionally. Any learning, behavioral, or mental health disorders are identified, including ADHD, Specific Learning Disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Disability. I also provide Gifted testing.

Congratulations on taking the next step in improving your life. You might be feeling stuck or uncertain about what you want your future to look like. Or you may be feeling stuck with a relationship. Either way, together we can work on getting you more clarity and skills that can help you get the life you know you deserve. Kamal is a Certified Brainspotting therapist who also uses interventions and knowledge from Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), and attachment theory so his clients better understand why they are feeling stuck and learn effective ways of getting unstuck.