Anxiety Therapists in Van Nuys, CA

Are you experiencing challenges in dealing with anxiety, depression, and traumatic experiences? Do you struggle with effective communication and setting boundaries in your relationships with others? Life often presents obstacles and difficulties that might lead to these difficulties without proper tools, resources, and guidance. I utilize CBT, DBT, ACT, and Trauma-informed care to help you manage symptoms and promote healing and growth. With a deep appreciation for the uniqueness of each client and their lived experiences, I foster a collaborative and inclusive therapeutic environment.

Hello, my name is Mayra Sanchez. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have ten years of experience working with adolescents, children, and young adults transitioning into adulthood, anger, and anxiety/depressive disorders. I believe in collaborating with clients to gain insight into your current challenging situations and increase your understanding of general emotional management.

My name is Kelly Smarkel, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Sacramento, California, and I work with clients statewide via Telehealth. I work with adults and specialize in anxiety, depression, stress, and life transitions. I utilize Talk Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to help clients gain greater insight and understanding to make progress toward their goals and start to feel better. Through my educational background and lived experience, I can relate to many issues that often take the form of anxiety, depression, stress, and feeling lost or hopeless.

Are you tired of feeling lost and confused? Are you experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, or questioning your future? My goal is to help you develop a more flexible, compassionate self-image. Together, we'll explore your patterns and break down inherited scripts of how your life should look. No matter what age you are, I'm here to help. My individualized practice works just as well with adults, teens, and children as young as 3 years old.

My name is Dr. Sherrie D. Lee, and I am currently dually licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT86706) and a Licensed Psychologist (PSY33937). I am based in Southern California, providing therapy to adolescent and adult clients statewide via telehealth. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to treat anxiety and depressive disorders to empower clients and promote change. I believe in providing everyone with quality, culturally sensitive mental health treatment, from assessment to termination.

I have worked in the medical field for 40 years in various settings.

Ilya Belitsky is an LMFT in CA specializing in anxiety, depression, and other problems that may interfere with daily life. My approach includes CBT, DBT, Solution focused, Narrative. I work with clients who have anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and life transitions. I provide a safe environment with an empathetic approach where I allow clients to be able to express themselves without any judgment. I love the work that I do, and the reason why is because I get to help clients become the best versions of themselves.

Hello, I'm Anielkha Jimenez, LCSW 96417. My mission is to reduce suffering in the world, one person at a time. My approach is eclectic to fit all types of needs, and my approach is designed to meet you where you are, focusing on your strength and in strengthening those areas that need tender, love, and care to make you feel complete once again. Understand who you are and what your life looks like. Identify the goal you want to accomplish during our time together. I use person-centered, CBT, DBT, ACT, Solution-focused, 12-step, narrative therapy, etc., to help you achieve your desired goal.

The courageous step of embarking on an experience of bettering one’s life is not easily done. I truly am honored to be a part of that process. In a collaborative approach I help guide Clients to work through the many reasons they arrive to therapy. Clients seem to have a very clear goal of bettering their lives, and I strive to make this happen by helping clients free themselves to use tools learned years into the future. I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families with varying presenting issues, including anxiety, depression, family of origin issues, marginalized oppression, relationship issues and addiction.

Mental health challenges are due to the aftereffects of traumatic experiences. Trauma can place a strain on your family, work, relationships, and even cause issues with self-worth. I specialize in trauma therapy along with treating personality disorders, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and addiction. All these disorders can look different from person to person, and that is where our therapeutic journey of empowerment and self-exploration begins. I concentrate on creating a safe space of growth and self-discovery through unconditional positive regard, emotional regulation, and guided activities.

Do you feel as though your anxiety and depression are unmanageable? How about feelings of sadness, hopelessness, or helplessness like you’ve hit rock bottom and are struggling to find hope for tomorrow? Once we start to unravel the details of our past and trauma we give ourselves the ability to process feelings that we have long suppressed. I aim to collaborate with you and provide tools to decrease the challenging feelings you are currently facing and achieve a more integrated and balanced sense of self, leading to emotional healing and personal growth.

You are here–seeking answers, hoping to find a safe place where you feel truly heard and guided within a professional setting. A place where the client can explore unresolved conflicts, past traumas, fears and frustrations. Gaining a sense of relief, through a better understanding of the issues they face . In time, and with your permission, we will do the collaborative work to improve our quality of life and strengthen our relationships with others and ourselves.

Do you find yourself having a difficult time coping with anxiety, depression, and trauma? Do you have a hard time communicating and setting boundaries with others? Life is full of obstacles and hardships that may be difficult to overcome without the right tools, resources, and, guidance leading to the manifestation of these symptoms. I specialize in working with adults, couples, and adolescents using a Psychodynamic approach to explore unconscious thoughts and behaviors. In doing this, we are able to collaboratively recognize old ineffective patterns and process unresolved feelings and trauma.

When a therapist is welcoming and non-judgmental, It is much easier to seek help. I am passionate about working with clients to find more effective communication strategies. There are ways to regulate anger and anxiety and I can help. I can also show you the path toward healing unresolved grief and loss as well as trauma. These issues can keep you from living a healthy life without shame and sadness. You will find my office to be a safe and comfortable setting.

Hi there, I'm Katelyn Bailey, and I am a Marriage and Family Therapist. The focus of my practice is to support my clients as they navigate life's challenges, heal their relationship with themselves and others, overcome limiting beliefs that hold them back and access their own unique strengths so that they can feel confident, calm and content.

Do you find difficulties with feelings of depression, anxiety, relationship/family problems, and trauma? These emotional disruptions can have a significant impact on our lives. Coping with these events requires various approaches, and I can assist you in recognizing your emotions and identifying possible patterns in your relationships. I can also help you develop resilience and acceptance towards challenging emotions, and support you in setting meaningful goals. I utilize EMDR, CBT, trauma-informed care, mindfulness, & person-centered therapy to reduce anxiety and trauma symptoms, foster resilience, and enhance the quality of life.

Do you find yourself struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, identity, and difficult life transitions? Do you find yourself feeling stuck and can’t seem to focus or move forward? There are many ways to get unstuck, and this is the work I love to do to help you heal, grow and live a more fulfilling life. I use an integrative approach including attachment-based work, DBT, CBT, IFS, and mindfulness, bringing in each as needed. Above all, I strive to hold space and empathy for your life experience.

Hello, my name is Dr. Jean Stapp. I am a licensed psychologist (license number: PSY 33583) with extensive training and experience in treating depression, anxiety, trauma, eating disorders, and relationship issues. My ultimate goal is to help my clients take the steps they need to shape the kinds of lives that they desire. I typically work with individuals undergoing depression, anxiety, childhood trauma (or coming to terms with a difficult and confusing childhood), sexual abuse/assault, life transitions, eating disorders, and relationship issues.

Do you have trouble with anxiety, depression, and relationship/family issues due to trauma? Past experiences can create imprints onto your brain that activate your fight/flight responses whenever your emotions feel dysregulated, but life without the constant feeling of being on edge is possible. Those traumatic memories don’t have to permanently influence who you are meant to be. Through therapy, you will gain control of your feelings/thoughts and your response to everyday life hurdles. Healing from trauma can create healthier beliefs about yourself and your relationships along with sustainable changes.