Therapists in Toluca Lake, CA
Ayana Rose PhD. Valley Therapy Centers
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Toluca Lake, CA 91602
I utilize mindfulness techniques to help ground you in the present, alleviate anxiety and depression while working on solutions and creating your future.
I specialize in empowering individuals through difficult life transitions toward their best life, supporting parents (single and coparenting) and educating individuals on how nutrition, movement and mindfulness techniques enhance and protect our mental health. Due to my extensive experience working with mothers and daughters ( independently of each other) I've been featured on the Oprah Winfrey Network. As your therapist, I take on different roles to guide you through your process using mindfulness practices and CBT. I also offer systemic coaching for those who would like a more direct approach to setting and reaching goals.
I utilize mindfulness techniques to help ground you in the present, alleviate anxiety and depression while working on solutions and creating your future.
I specialize in empowering individuals through difficult life transitions toward their best life, supporting parents (single and coparenting) and educating individuals on how nutrition, movement and mindfulness techniques enhance and protect our mental health. Due to my extensive experience working with mothers and daughters ( independently of each other) I've been featured on the Oprah Winfrey Network. As your therapist, I take on different roles to guide you through your process using mindfulness practices and CBT. I also offer systemic coaching for those who would like a more direct approach to setting and reaching goals.
Jennifer Broege
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Toluca Lake, CA 91602 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
A person's wellbeing can change over time depending on their circumstances. When the demands of life start to exceed our resources and coping, it can take a toll on our mental and physical health. Feelings of anxiety, stress, sadness and depression can begin to cloud our daily experiences and decrease the sense of fulfillment and joy. I utilize techniques to help alleviate these negative sensations and thoughts, keeping you grounded in the present, enhancing your inherent abilities to heal and work on plans for a more hopeful future. I work with adults. I offer a BIPOC & LBGTQ + Safe Place.
A person's wellbeing can change over time depending on their circumstances. When the demands of life start to exceed our resources and coping, it can take a toll on our mental and physical health. Feelings of anxiety, stress, sadness and depression can begin to cloud our daily experiences and decrease the sense of fulfillment and joy. I utilize techniques to help alleviate these negative sensations and thoughts, keeping you grounded in the present, enhancing your inherent abilities to heal and work on plans for a more hopeful future. I work with adults. I offer a BIPOC & LBGTQ + Safe Place.
Experiencing depression, anxiety, grief or relationship problems is never easy, though in reality these can be an unavoidable part of life. When stressors and symptoms outweigh our personal resources, or when they provoke unresolved feelings that interfere with our functioning, a strong support system can be invaluable. Therapy provides a nonjudgmental setting in which to examine issues that we might not readily share with others. It can help us better understand ourselves, our circumstances, and our possibilities. In fact, what benefits us most is to receive kind and keen attention. Within that context, we often find the guidance we need.
Experiencing depression, anxiety, grief or relationship problems is never easy, though in reality these can be an unavoidable part of life. When stressors and symptoms outweigh our personal resources, or when they provoke unresolved feelings that interfere with our functioning, a strong support system can be invaluable. Therapy provides a nonjudgmental setting in which to examine issues that we might not readily share with others. It can help us better understand ourselves, our circumstances, and our possibilities. In fact, what benefits us most is to receive kind and keen attention. Within that context, we often find the guidance we need.
Wynn Helms
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Toluca Lake, CA 91602 (Online Only)
I offer brief, solution-focused support. This means we'll look for the unique tools that will help you to navigate life's challenges. My clients seek to explore & resolve issues of trauma, anxiety & depression, self-esteem & interpersonal conflicts and all sorts of blockages that limit satisfying ways of living. Together we'll strengthen your capacity to manage difficult feelings while finding ways to nurture the deep, intuitive voice of your authentic self. My working style is gently direct & highly focused on your goals. Indeed, our sessions will create breakthroughs during and outside of the office.
I offer brief, solution-focused support. This means we'll look for the unique tools that will help you to navigate life's challenges. My clients seek to explore & resolve issues of trauma, anxiety & depression, self-esteem & interpersonal conflicts and all sorts of blockages that limit satisfying ways of living. Together we'll strengthen your capacity to manage difficult feelings while finding ways to nurture the deep, intuitive voice of your authentic self. My working style is gently direct & highly focused on your goals. Indeed, our sessions will create breakthroughs during and outside of the office.
Marielle Skouras
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Toluca Lake, CA 91602
Asking for help from another person can be hard, but I see it as a sign of strength. Whether you have reached a point of crisis in your life or are simply looking for a safe space to explore your inner world, I want to help. You may be experiencing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and relationship issues, or are feeling stuck and frustrated by painful patterns that keep repeating in your life. Perhaps the vulnerable parts that have been kept hidden in the dark are ready to come out into the light.
Asking for help from another person can be hard, but I see it as a sign of strength. Whether you have reached a point of crisis in your life or are simply looking for a safe space to explore your inner world, I want to help. You may be experiencing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and relationship issues, or are feeling stuck and frustrated by painful patterns that keep repeating in your life. Perhaps the vulnerable parts that have been kept hidden in the dark are ready to come out into the light.
Jules A Kessler
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toluca Lake, CA 91610
The buddhist philosophy "turn poison into medicine" has always resonated with me. My favorite part of my work is witnessing a client's transformation, seeing them take painful experiences that they have lived through and honor their strength and resilience. I wholeheartedly believe when someone is suffering, they are disconnected from their core selves. There is something that is preventing them from feeling the safety or freedom to be authentic. It is my goal as a therapist to help clients discover what the barrier to that connection is. The disconnect from self can show up as depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts.
The buddhist philosophy "turn poison into medicine" has always resonated with me. My favorite part of my work is witnessing a client's transformation, seeing them take painful experiences that they have lived through and honor their strength and resilience. I wholeheartedly believe when someone is suffering, they are disconnected from their core selves. There is something that is preventing them from feeling the safety or freedom to be authentic. It is my goal as a therapist to help clients discover what the barrier to that connection is. The disconnect from self can show up as depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts.
Marco A Viteri
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
Toluca Lake, CA 91602 (Online Only)
Life has gotten more difficult for many of us. Some questions that I invite you to think about: Are you struggling with understanding and regulating your emotions? Are you worried that the ways you cope with stress and everyday life are harming your health or your relationships? Is your past keeping you from being in the present moment or affecting how you view the future? Do you struggle to feel a sense of worthiness and belonging? The skills you learn will help you with regaining control of things in your life. Whether you are a student or other working professional, you can find peace.
Life has gotten more difficult for many of us. Some questions that I invite you to think about: Are you struggling with understanding and regulating your emotions? Are you worried that the ways you cope with stress and everyday life are harming your health or your relationships? Is your past keeping you from being in the present moment or affecting how you view the future? Do you struggle to feel a sense of worthiness and belonging? The skills you learn will help you with regaining control of things in your life. Whether you are a student or other working professional, you can find peace.
Do you ever feel like you're carrying the weight of past experiences or find yourself stuck in the same patterns? Have you been asking yourself lately, "what's happening to me and why am I feeling this way?" Many people like yourself find their way into therapy at some point in life seeking to understand why they feel anxious and frustrated. Often, they are surprised to discover how much early relationships, especially with their emotionally immature parents, have impacted their adult lives. I specialize in helping clients not only understand their past and current inner world, but also work with answering the question, "now what?"
Do you ever feel like you're carrying the weight of past experiences or find yourself stuck in the same patterns? Have you been asking yourself lately, "what's happening to me and why am I feeling this way?" Many people like yourself find their way into therapy at some point in life seeking to understand why they feel anxious and frustrated. Often, they are surprised to discover how much early relationships, especially with their emotionally immature parents, have impacted their adult lives. I specialize in helping clients not only understand their past and current inner world, but also work with answering the question, "now what?"
Karla Elizondo - Therapist - Mindset Coach
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toluca Lake, CA 91602 (Online Only)
We are both physical and spiritual beings. It is when we forget to nurture each part that we lose our center and become out of balance. I have dedicated my life to understanding how our emotions impact our behavior and habits. I am a passionate student of the Mind-Body-Soul connection and approach therapy from a holistic point of view. I specialize in Anxiety, Depression, Self-esteem/Self-image, Unblocking Creative Expression and Addictive Behavior.
We are both physical and spiritual beings. It is when we forget to nurture each part that we lose our center and become out of balance. I have dedicated my life to understanding how our emotions impact our behavior and habits. I am a passionate student of the Mind-Body-Soul connection and approach therapy from a holistic point of view. I specialize in Anxiety, Depression, Self-esteem/Self-image, Unblocking Creative Expression and Addictive Behavior.
Erin Kronlund @ My Wellness Awakening
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Toluca Lake, CA 91602 (Online Only)
*Relationships, anxiety, life transitions, identity, & LGBTQ+ aligned.
EMDR & TELEHEALTH! Trauma healing, holistic wellness, self-empowerment, stress management, balance, spirituality, and living authentically are at the core of my practice. My wellness awakening is about your ability to transform, grow, change, connect, and create a new pattern of thinking that aligns with your personal life vision. It is my hope that our meeting would be an opportunity for you to discover what it is you want in life and how to create the shifts within yourself to get to where you want to be. I look forward to experiencing life from your perspective and hope to help illuminate within you whatever you are seeking.
*Relationships, anxiety, life transitions, identity, & LGBTQ+ aligned.
EMDR & TELEHEALTH! Trauma healing, holistic wellness, self-empowerment, stress management, balance, spirituality, and living authentically are at the core of my practice. My wellness awakening is about your ability to transform, grow, change, connect, and create a new pattern of thinking that aligns with your personal life vision. It is my hope that our meeting would be an opportunity for you to discover what it is you want in life and how to create the shifts within yourself to get to where you want to be. I look forward to experiencing life from your perspective and hope to help illuminate within you whatever you are seeking.
Carolyn Fisher
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
Toluca Lake, CA 91602 (Online Only)
I work with children, families, parents, and caregivers to ease the tension that emotions, outbursts, tantrums, and anxiety can bring children and their families.
Parenting can be tough. You wonder if your child will ever grow out of their excessive worries, meltdowns, or tantrums, and you become exhausted and feel guilty for being frustrated with them. The nightly battle with homework and reports from school are wearing you down. The power struggle with your spirited toddler or your strong willed adolescent may leave you overwhelmed and wondering what you can do differently. Communicating and feeling unified with your partner or caregiver may be difficult or your styles may be different, creating a state of uncertainty or chaos in the home.
I work with children, families, parents, and caregivers to ease the tension that emotions, outbursts, tantrums, and anxiety can bring children and their families.
Parenting can be tough. You wonder if your child will ever grow out of their excessive worries, meltdowns, or tantrums, and you become exhausted and feel guilty for being frustrated with them. The nightly battle with homework and reports from school are wearing you down. The power struggle with your spirited toddler or your strong willed adolescent may leave you overwhelmed and wondering what you can do differently. Communicating and feeling unified with your partner or caregiver may be difficult or your styles may be different, creating a state of uncertainty or chaos in the home.
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I work with clients who are depressed or anxious, in need of relationship help, and those just interested self-improvement.
I believe we are all equipped with the resources to navigate our way to fulfillment. Sometimes life's challenges overwhelm us and we need some extra support. Sometimes hurts from long ago arise and get in our way. I will guide you in uncovering your inner strengths by providing a safe environment where we will engage in meaningful conversations about your emotional life. By exploring areas of both dissatisfaction and contentment, and unraveling problematic ideas, we can alleviate your pain and work towards gratification. My dog sometimes likes to come to the office with me.
I work with clients who are depressed or anxious, in need of relationship help, and those just interested self-improvement.
I believe we are all equipped with the resources to navigate our way to fulfillment. Sometimes life's challenges overwhelm us and we need some extra support. Sometimes hurts from long ago arise and get in our way. I will guide you in uncovering your inner strengths by providing a safe environment where we will engage in meaningful conversations about your emotional life. By exploring areas of both dissatisfaction and contentment, and unraveling problematic ideas, we can alleviate your pain and work towards gratification. My dog sometimes likes to come to the office with me.
Moina Regalado
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Toluca Lake, CA 91602 (Online Only)
Specialties include PTSD, Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Stress, Self Esteem, Life Transitions, and Relationships.
I'm based in Los Angeles, CA and have worked with populations ranging from individuals, couples, adults, children and teens. I have experience working in different settings such as community mental health, school based sites and private practice. I utilize EMDR along with a variety of therapy models to assist clients in processing traumatic experiences and a broad range of life challenges in a safe and supportive environment. With the use of EMDR, healing, positive change, growth and self-awareness can begin the process of restoring a happier quality of life and well being.
Specialties include PTSD, Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Stress, Self Esteem, Life Transitions, and Relationships.
I'm based in Los Angeles, CA and have worked with populations ranging from individuals, couples, adults, children and teens. I have experience working in different settings such as community mental health, school based sites and private practice. I utilize EMDR along with a variety of therapy models to assist clients in processing traumatic experiences and a broad range of life challenges in a safe and supportive environment. With the use of EMDR, healing, positive change, growth and self-awareness can begin the process of restoring a happier quality of life and well being.
If you are feeling overwhelmed, burned out, anxious, depressed, irritable or fatigued, these are key indicators that what was working before, isn’t working anymore. When you can no longer fix it on your own, or you are struggling to get by, you need new tools, and I will help you create them. I specialize in working with professionals in high stress careers, teen and pre-teen girls, and those experiencing grief and loss. I tailor each of my client's treatment specifically to who you are, choosing therapeutic modalities and strategies that align with your unique personality and way of thinking.
If you are feeling overwhelmed, burned out, anxious, depressed, irritable or fatigued, these are key indicators that what was working before, isn’t working anymore. When you can no longer fix it on your own, or you are struggling to get by, you need new tools, and I will help you create them. I specialize in working with professionals in high stress careers, teen and pre-teen girls, and those experiencing grief and loss. I tailor each of my client's treatment specifically to who you are, choosing therapeutic modalities and strategies that align with your unique personality and way of thinking.
Danielle Kouri
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Toluca Lake, CA 91602 (Online Only)
Do you struggle to feel good enough, no matter what you do? You feel the pressure to hold it all together and be perfect, maybe at work or with your family, which often means hiding who you are, what you want and need, in order to meet others' expectations. Sometimes you feel like a kid again, being told you can't do anything right. Your thoughts and emotions feel overwhelming, which makes setting boundaries and communicating your needs feel impossible. Especially with your parents or higher ups. You are also resilient and ready to feel better, stronger, more confident, and excited about your life again.
Do you struggle to feel good enough, no matter what you do? You feel the pressure to hold it all together and be perfect, maybe at work or with your family, which often means hiding who you are, what you want and need, in order to meet others' expectations. Sometimes you feel like a kid again, being told you can't do anything right. Your thoughts and emotions feel overwhelming, which makes setting boundaries and communicating your needs feel impossible. Especially with your parents or higher ups. You are also resilient and ready to feel better, stronger, more confident, and excited about your life again.
Linda Brennan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, LPCC, PhD
Verified Verified
Toluca Lake, CA 91602
Waitlist for new clients
Prof. Michael Anthony Nalepa - Individual And Couples Specialist
Marriage & Family Therapist, BFA, MA, LMFT, ExecDir
Verified Verified
25 Endorsed
Toluca Lake, CA 91602
Racism, homo phobia & sexism are hardcore capital-T Traumas.
If you’re looking for a therapist who is basically David Rose meets early-00’s Britney (with a dash of Drag Race & a pinch of recycled WeHo go-go boy,) you’ve clicked on the right profile. But please don’t let my humor undercut the reverence & respect I have for the therapeutic process. Self-empowerment, radical acceptance & authentic human connection will be the cornerstone of our work. I utilize strength-based, affirmative & neuroscientific theory to guide us...but healing doesn't happen via theory. It lies in you -- your hopes, hardships, successes & infinite wisdom. Sometimes we'll laugh. Often, we'll cry. But either way...
Racism, homo phobia & sexism are hardcore capital-T Traumas.
If you’re looking for a therapist who is basically David Rose meets early-00’s Britney (with a dash of Drag Race & a pinch of recycled WeHo go-go boy,) you’ve clicked on the right profile. But please don’t let my humor undercut the reverence & respect I have for the therapeutic process. Self-empowerment, radical acceptance & authentic human connection will be the cornerstone of our work. I utilize strength-based, affirmative & neuroscientific theory to guide us...but healing doesn't happen via theory. It lies in you -- your hopes, hardships, successes & infinite wisdom. Sometimes we'll laugh. Often, we'll cry. But either way...
Hi, thank you for visiting. After 20 years as a therapist, I have found that people need a combination of support, insight, and challenging interactions to help them move past obstacles they are facing. I work with individuals on the most intimate aspects of their lives, including their sexuality, relationships, and life and death issues. My style is interactive and relational, and employs uncovering family of origin dynamics, but also more practical, EMDR and Brainspotting methods to help make changes more quickly. My specialty is in all aspects of loss and grief, addictions, eating disorders, relationships, trauma and cancer.
Hi, thank you for visiting. After 20 years as a therapist, I have found that people need a combination of support, insight, and challenging interactions to help them move past obstacles they are facing. I work with individuals on the most intimate aspects of their lives, including their sexuality, relationships, and life and death issues. My style is interactive and relational, and employs uncovering family of origin dynamics, but also more practical, EMDR and Brainspotting methods to help make changes more quickly. My specialty is in all aspects of loss and grief, addictions, eating disorders, relationships, trauma and cancer.
Fertility Psychotherapy Group
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toluca Lake, CA 91602
You might be here because you've been struggling with infertility, pregnancy, or issues related to the postpartum period. My goal as an infertility, pregnancy and postpartum therapist is to support, guide, and empower you on your journey to and through parenthood. I do this from the standpoint of both a licensed therapist, as well as a human who has been through these experiences myself. This allows me to step into a greater capacity for empathy and understanding.
You might be here because you've been struggling with infertility, pregnancy, or issues related to the postpartum period. My goal as an infertility, pregnancy and postpartum therapist is to support, guide, and empower you on your journey to and through parenthood. I do this from the standpoint of both a licensed therapist, as well as a human who has been through these experiences myself. This allows me to step into a greater capacity for empathy and understanding.
Clove Counseling Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Toluca Lake, CA 91602 (Online Only)
Do you find yourself mixed with emotions? Are repeating a cycle in your life and feel stuck? Often times people find themselves lost in unpleasant thoughts and feelings and it can become overwhelming. Therapy can be a journey of self-discovery and awareness that can help people overcome the challenges they experience.
Do you find yourself mixed with emotions? Are repeating a cycle in your life and feel stuck? Often times people find themselves lost in unpleasant thoughts and feelings and it can become overwhelming. Therapy can be a journey of self-discovery and awareness that can help people overcome the challenges they experience.
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Anxiety Therapists
What are the most common treatments for anxiety?
Talk therapy, particularly cognitive behavioral therapy, is the most common treatment for anxiety. Studies have shown it is equally effective as medication. Other popular forms of therapy are popular, depending on a patient’s experience. Exposure therapy, for instance, can be useful for people dealing with fears and phobias, or who have experienced traumatic events. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy may be useful for patients who need help with emotion regulation. Anxiolytic medications, like benzodiazepines, can also help with calming a person enough to focus on the skills they’ve learned, and physical exercise has been shown to help symptoms of anxiety across the board.
How long does therapy for anxiety take to work?
The amount of time needed to alleviate symptoms depends on the severity of a person’s condition. Some therapies may take 5-20 weekly sessions to show results. Anti-depressant medications typically take two to four weeks before a benefit is felt. Anti-anxiety medications are felt typically within 20-30 minutes. Medications are best used to offer a patient a better headspace in which to work on techniques learned in therapy. Exercise, improved sleep habits, and meditation are effective, but takes weeks or months to show results.
When should I seek treatment for anxiety?
Everyone feels anxious at times, but when anxiety causes disruption to your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Such disruption can be mental, physical, or both: having fear dominate your thoughts, avoiding situations or objects that bring on feelings of anxiety, or experiencing shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, or panic attacks. When these symptoms are recurrent and distressing, it may be time to talk to someone.
How effective is treatment for anxiety?
Treatment for anxiety has been shown to be moderately to highly effective, according to a large body of psychology studies and analyses. For some people, treatment using CBT or exposure therapy alone is effective. Others respond best to a combination of medication and therapy.