Female Therapists in Topanga, CA
![Photo of Dianne Porchia, MA, DMBM](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/532c384b-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Dianne Porchia is featured in HEAL Documentary film for her successful healing work with advance stage cancer client who remains cancer free over 5 years after diagnosis with stage IV colorectal cancer. Porchia's unique holistic approach to healing integrates the principles and practice of mind-body-heart-soul energy medicine, epigenetics, psychoneuroimmunology and heart-centered communication skills to reduce mental-emotional stress, support immune function and create and maintain successful and loving relationships through high stress life challenges such as divorce, death, loss of job, serious illness, disease and cancer.
Dianne Porchia is featured in HEAL Documentary film for her successful healing work with advance stage cancer client who remains cancer free over 5 years after diagnosis with stage IV colorectal cancer. Porchia's unique holistic approach to healing integrates the principles and practice of mind-body-heart-soul energy medicine, epigenetics, psychoneuroimmunology and heart-centered communication skills to reduce mental-emotional stress, support immune function and create and maintain successful and loving relationships through high stress life challenges such as divorce, death, loss of job, serious illness, disease and cancer.
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I strive to bring light into the places and spaces where I used to try and find it. My personal experiences with addiction and my more recent transformation into motherhood have been the biggest driving forces behind my passion for helping others to find freedom, compassion, and wholeness.
I strive to bring light into the places and spaces where I used to try and find it. My personal experiences with addiction and my more recent transformation into motherhood have been the biggest driving forces behind my passion for helping others to find freedom, compassion, and wholeness.
![Photo of Angela M. Aiello, MA, MFT, PhD, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4a49a75d-bbd1-49e2-9b85-c207da696c34/3/320x400.jpeg)
I am a trauma/addiction and Couples psychotherapist with an MFT license and a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology. I have an engaging, active, personable style immediately putting clients at ease for a strong therapeutic bond necessary for deeper insights and behavioral change. I am trained in psychodynamic, attachment, and somatic modalities. I am a LEVEL II trained PACT (psychobiological approach to couples therapy) couple therapist as well as a facilitator for mindfulness and various relapse prevention models .
I am a trauma/addiction and Couples psychotherapist with an MFT license and a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology. I have an engaging, active, personable style immediately putting clients at ease for a strong therapeutic bond necessary for deeper insights and behavioral change. I am trained in psychodynamic, attachment, and somatic modalities. I am a LEVEL II trained PACT (psychobiological approach to couples therapy) couple therapist as well as a facilitator for mindfulness and various relapse prevention models .
![Photo of Olivia Pool, MA](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/68446e2a-2956-4185-9b9f-727f56e88df0/1/320x400.png)
Have you done a ton of personal development work but still find yourself stuck and frustrated that you just keep repeating the same patterns of behavior? Or you're in the middle of a major life transition and unsure of how to cope with the changes and emotions? Searching for purpose and direction in this wild ride of life and just can't seem to find it yet? I help brilliant people like you move beyond these issues by teaching self mastery skills so you can be your own best therapist, healer, and guide. If you're ready to learn the skills and make the changes to become the master of yourself, you've landed on the right page.
Have you done a ton of personal development work but still find yourself stuck and frustrated that you just keep repeating the same patterns of behavior? Or you're in the middle of a major life transition and unsure of how to cope with the changes and emotions? Searching for purpose and direction in this wild ride of life and just can't seem to find it yet? I help brilliant people like you move beyond these issues by teaching self mastery skills so you can be your own best therapist, healer, and guide. If you're ready to learn the skills and make the changes to become the master of yourself, you've landed on the right page.
![Photo of April Mollner (Blanchette), LMFT, MA, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/7052051b-50a9-4def-b31f-dcb7a04c60af/1/320x400.jpeg)
April Mollner (Blanchette)
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Topanga, CA 90290 (Online Only)
I am a dedicated therapist specializing in trauma informed care using EMDR, sex & gender affirmative therapy and addiction & recovery support. With a passion for helping individuals navigate the complexities of their experiences, I bring a unique blend of empathy, expertise, and compassion to my practice. I have honed my skills in trauma therapy, providing a safe and supportive environment for my clients to process their past experiences and find healing. I understand the profound impact of trauma and I’m committed to empowering individuals to reclaim their sense of self, and move forward with resilience.
I am a dedicated therapist specializing in trauma informed care using EMDR, sex & gender affirmative therapy and addiction & recovery support. With a passion for helping individuals navigate the complexities of their experiences, I bring a unique blend of empathy, expertise, and compassion to my practice. I have honed my skills in trauma therapy, providing a safe and supportive environment for my clients to process their past experiences and find healing. I understand the profound impact of trauma and I’m committed to empowering individuals to reclaim their sense of self, and move forward with resilience.
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Season Harris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Topanga, CA 90290 (Online Only)
Whether it’s confusion, a crisis, or a hope to inoculate your relationship against something that brings you to therapy, I can help. Therapy is a rare opportunity for complete honesty and attention to self or our partnership without the constraints of our other relationships. My practice goal is to help you experience symptom relief and improve the quality of your life and relationships. If something blocks your path to the life you want, I can help you clear the way. My sessions are safe, confidential, and always judgement free.
Whether it’s confusion, a crisis, or a hope to inoculate your relationship against something that brings you to therapy, I can help. Therapy is a rare opportunity for complete honesty and attention to self or our partnership without the constraints of our other relationships. My practice goal is to help you experience symptom relief and improve the quality of your life and relationships. If something blocks your path to the life you want, I can help you clear the way. My sessions are safe, confidential, and always judgement free.
![Photo of Denise Payne, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3c4a1539-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/1/320x400.jpeg)
My goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. We can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.
My goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. We can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.
![Photo of Alison Young, MS, MFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/44e66afe-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Are you feeling like relationships shouldn't be this hard? Maybe you wonder why you feel so drained and let down but drawn in at the same time? Tired of constantly questioning yourself, wondering if you did or said something wrong? Anxiety, bodily tension and self-blame feeling too much like the norm? Perhaps you have found ways to feel temporary relief only to have these feelings resurface. I understand these feelings and can offer a path out of self-blame and into a more empowered state of being. Call or text me to set up a free 15-minute phone consultation.
Are you feeling like relationships shouldn't be this hard? Maybe you wonder why you feel so drained and let down but drawn in at the same time? Tired of constantly questioning yourself, wondering if you did or said something wrong? Anxiety, bodily tension and self-blame feeling too much like the norm? Perhaps you have found ways to feel temporary relief only to have these feelings resurface. I understand these feelings and can offer a path out of self-blame and into a more empowered state of being. Call or text me to set up a free 15-minute phone consultation.
![Photo of Stefani Reitter, MA, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/aac2a7a4-736b-4768-83ce-b04fee2282b8/2/320x400.jpeg)
Stefani Reitter
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Topanga, CA 90290 (Online Only)
Hello and thanks for stopping by! I offer a safe and supportive space for individuals and couples navigating life's challenges. I help clients explore their thoughts and emotions with compassion, develop healthy coping mechanisms, and build stronger relationships. With over fifteen years experience as a mindfulness-based practitioner, yoga teacher, and yoga therapist, I approach psychotherapy from a somatically based perspective. I will help you connect to your deeper knowing through the sensations in your body leading you to more profound and lasting transformation.
Hello and thanks for stopping by! I offer a safe and supportive space for individuals and couples navigating life's challenges. I help clients explore their thoughts and emotions with compassion, develop healthy coping mechanisms, and build stronger relationships. With over fifteen years experience as a mindfulness-based practitioner, yoga teacher, and yoga therapist, I approach psychotherapy from a somatically based perspective. I will help you connect to your deeper knowing through the sensations in your body leading you to more profound and lasting transformation.
![Photo of Melissa Garner-Lee, MA, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3f6070c9-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Melissa Garner-Lee
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Topanga, CA 90290
Would you like to reduce your suffering? Would you like freedom from destructive patterns of behavior? ------When we look deeply at ourselves...when we take the time to take care of ourselves with mindfulness and compassion, we begin to understand balance. I am committed to helping you learn how to stop living with self-sabotaging thoughts and behavior, to cultivate a life of emotional balance, deepen your connection with loved ones, resolve trauma and conflict, process grief and loss and become your best self.
Would you like to reduce your suffering? Would you like freedom from destructive patterns of behavior? ------When we look deeply at ourselves...when we take the time to take care of ourselves with mindfulness and compassion, we begin to understand balance. I am committed to helping you learn how to stop living with self-sabotaging thoughts and behavior, to cultivate a life of emotional balance, deepen your connection with loved ones, resolve trauma and conflict, process grief and loss and become your best self.
![Photo of Tracy Taris, MA, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/1c8b8abe-a673-4620-929f-b07a358202a3/1/320x400.jpeg)
Hello and welcome. I am the founder and owner of Healing The Mind & Spirit, (HMS) a group practice that offers hope and healing through mental health therapy. We help our clients find freedom from depression and anxiety, renew their relationships, improve their self-esteem, revitalize intimacy with their significant other, and create a plan to move their life forward in a positive direction. We offer couples, individual, and family counseling. Our specialty populations include people from the entertainment industry, Christians, and people in need of empowerment. Let us help you find or fine-tune your voice and your sense of self.
Hello and welcome. I am the founder and owner of Healing The Mind & Spirit, (HMS) a group practice that offers hope and healing through mental health therapy. We help our clients find freedom from depression and anxiety, renew their relationships, improve their self-esteem, revitalize intimacy with their significant other, and create a plan to move their life forward in a positive direction. We offer couples, individual, and family counseling. Our specialty populations include people from the entertainment industry, Christians, and people in need of empowerment. Let us help you find or fine-tune your voice and your sense of self.
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Julie L Morgavi
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, KAP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Topanga, CA 90290
All roads lead to Rome! It doesn't matter where we jump in, if you’re ready, we’ll get there. My approach is based on Attachment Theory & CPTSD: the idea that much of our conflict & distress stems from old wounds & unmet needs. De-coding this blueprint provides a path toward healing & fulfillment. Relational issues, estrangement, Teen/YA issues & living life “on purpose” are all areas I am passionate about. I incorporate trauma-informed, therapeutic modalities such as IFS with a Buddhist Psychology perspective. I am a rabid ally and advocate for equality and trained in psychedelic-assisted therapy (currently Ketamine only).
All roads lead to Rome! It doesn't matter where we jump in, if you’re ready, we’ll get there. My approach is based on Attachment Theory & CPTSD: the idea that much of our conflict & distress stems from old wounds & unmet needs. De-coding this blueprint provides a path toward healing & fulfillment. Relational issues, estrangement, Teen/YA issues & living life “on purpose” are all areas I am passionate about. I incorporate trauma-informed, therapeutic modalities such as IFS with a Buddhist Psychology perspective. I am a rabid ally and advocate for equality and trained in psychedelic-assisted therapy (currently Ketamine only).
![Photo of Molly Binenfeld, AMFT, APCC, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/6ff98e30-0fb8-4e22-890b-5e7f96f97221/1/320x400.jpeg)
Molly Binenfeld
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
Topanga, CA 90290 (Online Only)
I create a space for you to bring your authentic self into the room without feeling like you have to show up in the "right" way. My approach is direct, compassionate, practical, and personalized towards your values, goals, and experience. My lived and professional experience allows me to help you create a more fulfilling and congruent life while supporting you in coping with daily stressors, relationship dissatisfaction, anxiety, and depression. I am passionate about helping you overcome the challenges you face in today's society, including diet culture, body image, social media pressure, and unrealistic beauty standards.
I create a space for you to bring your authentic self into the room without feeling like you have to show up in the "right" way. My approach is direct, compassionate, practical, and personalized towards your values, goals, and experience. My lived and professional experience allows me to help you create a more fulfilling and congruent life while supporting you in coping with daily stressors, relationship dissatisfaction, anxiety, and depression. I am passionate about helping you overcome the challenges you face in today's society, including diet culture, body image, social media pressure, and unrealistic beauty standards.
![Photo of Nicolle Alex, LMFT, CLIN, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/0371b894-6c5d-457e-9e49-e8c76f3b666a/2/320x400.jpeg)
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck? You're not alone. You've got more strength inside you than you might realize, and I'm here to help you reconnect with it. In my practice, I strive to create a nurturing environment for my clients—a safe space where you can explore your emotions and experiences without fear of judgment. Together, we'll gently navigate through the challenges you're facing, uncover valuable insights and develop strategies to help you cope. Whatever you're going through, I'm here to offer you compassion and support as you journey towards healing and growth. You don't have to face this alone.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck? You're not alone. You've got more strength inside you than you might realize, and I'm here to help you reconnect with it. In my practice, I strive to create a nurturing environment for my clients—a safe space where you can explore your emotions and experiences without fear of judgment. Together, we'll gently navigate through the challenges you're facing, uncover valuable insights and develop strategies to help you cope. Whatever you're going through, I'm here to offer you compassion and support as you journey towards healing and growth. You don't have to face this alone.
![Photo of Tina Madelyn, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/79285926-40ae-4413-a022-fee59a078c71/4/320x400.jpeg)
Tina Madelyn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Topanga, CA 90290 (Online Only)
I am a holistic and integrative psychotherapist. This means I see you through a lens of mind + body + Spirit. Therapy is a co-creation and together we discover the answers and weave new stories. I work empathically and intuitively, so you can become empowered, develop self compassion, and step fully into your sovereignty. The clients I work with typically identify with being on a spiritual path, highly sensitive/empathic, and come from a multitude of backgrounds. In addition, I provide masculine/feminine integration, jungian parts work, ancestral generational healing, and EMDR for trauma, narcissistic abuse + CPTSD.
I am a holistic and integrative psychotherapist. This means I see you through a lens of mind + body + Spirit. Therapy is a co-creation and together we discover the answers and weave new stories. I work empathically and intuitively, so you can become empowered, develop self compassion, and step fully into your sovereignty. The clients I work with typically identify with being on a spiritual path, highly sensitive/empathic, and come from a multitude of backgrounds. In addition, I provide masculine/feminine integration, jungian parts work, ancestral generational healing, and EMDR for trauma, narcissistic abuse + CPTSD.
![Photo of Hana Go, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/079a08c6-ac70-4117-b71d-b3618553bef9/5/320x400.png)
Hana Go
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Topanga, CA 90290 (Online Only)
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist working primarily with children, teens, and young adults through a wide range of challenges. My specializations include working with individuals experiencing issues related to self-esteem, mild depression, anxiety, and life transitions. I also have extensive experience working with issues that result from traumatic experiences as I am trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. My therapeutic goal is to meet you in your unique experience to create a safe space that encourages freedom of self-expression without judgment to promote a sense of being seen, heard, and understood.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist working primarily with children, teens, and young adults through a wide range of challenges. My specializations include working with individuals experiencing issues related to self-esteem, mild depression, anxiety, and life transitions. I also have extensive experience working with issues that result from traumatic experiences as I am trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. My therapeutic goal is to meet you in your unique experience to create a safe space that encourages freedom of self-expression without judgment to promote a sense of being seen, heard, and understood.
![Photo of Avery Williams - Couples Counseling, MA](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/b6b3b566-f226-4f93-a38b-40c4e642d4ba/2/320x400.png)
Don’t recognize yourself in the mirror? Feeling out of integrity with who you really are? Struggling to come into your identity with confidence? Isolated and hopeless, or lost in your relationships? I deeply understand how painful these challenges are, and how awful it is to be misunderstood. As a queer, sober woman I've worked through many of these challenges myself. This is why I specialize in working with young adults, adolescents and couples. My goal as a transpersonal counselor is to guide you toward self-realization and freedom from the weight of your past, expanding beyond the traditional western framework of therapy.
Don’t recognize yourself in the mirror? Feeling out of integrity with who you really are? Struggling to come into your identity with confidence? Isolated and hopeless, or lost in your relationships? I deeply understand how painful these challenges are, and how awful it is to be misunderstood. As a queer, sober woman I've worked through many of these challenges myself. This is why I specialize in working with young adults, adolescents and couples. My goal as a transpersonal counselor is to guide you toward self-realization and freedom from the weight of your past, expanding beyond the traditional western framework of therapy.
![Photo of Kristina Maglic, LCSW, MSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/c6a0b8d7-4b95-4586-87d7-48cb9c6416a6/2/320x400.jpeg)
When we are feeling down and in need of support, we all deserve someone to talk to about our experiences. Sometimes it's not easy to communicate with those we are closest to about what we are feeling. I'm here to support individuals and families in processing their emotions and life experiences in a supportive and constructive environment. My goal when working with families is often to bridge the communication gap between adults and children. Some areas I specializes in are disruptive behaviors, depression, anxiety, trauma, attachment and communication challenges. Please reach out for a consultation if ever you need support.
When we are feeling down and in need of support, we all deserve someone to talk to about our experiences. Sometimes it's not easy to communicate with those we are closest to about what we are feeling. I'm here to support individuals and families in processing their emotions and life experiences in a supportive and constructive environment. My goal when working with families is often to bridge the communication gap between adults and children. Some areas I specializes in are disruptive behaviors, depression, anxiety, trauma, attachment and communication challenges. Please reach out for a consultation if ever you need support.
![Photo of Alexandra Sandoval, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/cff46917-f6b3-4cf3-803c-700bf99055e2/1/320x400.jpeg)
Alexandra Sandoval
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Topanga, CA 90290 (Online Only)
Do you find yourself holding back instead of expressing yourself with close ones? Do you punish yourself when things don't go your way? Do you fixate on your flaws and speak meanly to yourself? You may know what it is you "have to do" in order to take better care of yourself, but what you really need is to learn how to truly allow your emotions to exist and process them with loving awareness. I'd like for us to be able to do that together.
Do you find yourself holding back instead of expressing yourself with close ones? Do you punish yourself when things don't go your way? Do you fixate on your flaws and speak meanly to yourself? You may know what it is you "have to do" in order to take better care of yourself, but what you really need is to learn how to truly allow your emotions to exist and process them with loving awareness. I'd like for us to be able to do that together.
![Photo of Jocelyn Morris-Bryant Licensed Marriage Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPCC, MPA, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/16758b95-e4f2-47ea-86e4-7304bbd4ce3a/1/320x400.jpeg)
Jocelyn Morris-Bryant Licensed Marriage Family Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPCC, MPA
Verified Verified
Topanga, CA 90290 (Online Only)
I work with busy professional adults, couples, and adult families needing evening and weekend virtual sessions. My style is authentic, direct and progressive. At your first session, we will unpack your concerns to flatten out chaos and confusion within yourself or your relationship cycle. Stop depleting yourself by sacrificing or compromising to keep the peace. This is not necessary. Learn how small behavioral and communication adjustments can change everything to a win-win game. Restore what you think has been lost and regain fulfillment again. Understanding is the sweet ingredient that changes perspective to improve connection.
I work with busy professional adults, couples, and adult families needing evening and weekend virtual sessions. My style is authentic, direct and progressive. At your first session, we will unpack your concerns to flatten out chaos and confusion within yourself or your relationship cycle. Stop depleting yourself by sacrificing or compromising to keep the peace. This is not necessary. Learn how small behavioral and communication adjustments can change everything to a win-win game. Restore what you think has been lost and regain fulfillment again. Understanding is the sweet ingredient that changes perspective to improve connection.
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.