Emotionally Focused Therapists in Van Nuys, CA

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.

Are you experiencing relationship issues with your partner or family members? I’m passionate about helping people have healthier relationships within themselves and with others. I work with couples and families who are stuck in conflict, seeking better communication, healing from past wounds, bridging cultural gaps, or adjusting to life transitions. I also provide individual therapy to support those affected by relational issues. We can work on managing anxiety, processing trauma, overcoming people-pleasing habits, improving emotional regulation, working through codependency, and embarking on a journey of healing and well-being.

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.

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.

Hi, I am Amanda Johnson, LCSW (101426). I approach therapy from a client centered lens. It's important to me that my client's feel safe, heard, and have input in their treatment. I use a Strength Based approach with a variety of other therapeutic modalities to work with many DSM5 diagnosis. Depression, anxiety, attachment, personality disorder, bipolar, and substance abuse are some of my most worked with disorders. Some of the populations I have served are, families that have encountered the CPS system, domestic violence survivors, teens released from psychiatric care, and pre-teens.

If you're feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges, know that you don't have to face them alone. I offer a compassionate, safe space where your thoughts and feelings are welcomed and respected. Together, we can explore your experiences, unravel the complexities of your emotions, and work towards the goals that matter most to you. Whether you're navigating relationship issues, grappling with anxiety or depression, or seeking to heal from trauma, my approach is tailored to meet you where you are.

As life moves in ever changing paces and phases, we require relationships that support and gently guide us. In my experience, transitions and major-life events leave people at a crossroad of navigating their past with their present and future. I find that when we are able to examine our past stories with compassion, we are better able to move forward with intention. As a brain-wise therapist, I utilize my own experience and compassion to help children, individuals and families to navigate the seasons of life on their terms with the goal of journeying toward mental wellbeing.

I understand the unique challenge that can be opening up to someone about personal thoughts, unprocessed emotions, experiences that cause suffering. I am best positioned to serve client's that are looking to feel seen, heard, and validated with care, so that you can learn to be vulnerable and know that you are not alone. I love working with client's who are motivated to improve, to challenge themselves to explore situations through different lenses, to review through unprocessed emotions, to reorganize past perspectives, to gain a better self understanding, to make changes so that they in turn can lead richer lives.

You are a powerful, interesting, deep and complex person. But no one knows that. Because you don’t show people. You hide these special parts away, maybe because you feel like you are too much for others. Like you could overwhelm or burden people with your feelings. Or perhaps you are scared of getting too close because you can’t trust people with your beautiful heart. But you have so much love to give. So much creativity, power and joy is waiting for you on the other side of this fear. You matter. This is your life and it is waiting for you. Let's help you find the pieces that hold you back, find the root of your pain and thrive.

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.

I am a registered Psychological Associate with the California Board of Psychology. I provide a safe and interactive environment for my clients to build connections with them. I also work to establish a caring relationship with my clients so that they will be able to discover their personal strengths. I have trained in several different methods of therapy such as Psychodynamic and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. I attended California Southern University for my doctoral training. I am specially trained to treat patients with Substance Use Disorder, Bipolar Disorder and Schizophrenia. I am bilingual and fluent in Farsi.

Hi, my name is Camesha Harper, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Through your therapeutic journey, I will meet you exactly where you are. Therapy can be scary and filled with uncertainty. We will work on the goals that you identify and together develop a plan of action. I specialize in working with individuals who have experienced traumas in life, anxiety, depression, stress, anger, mood disorders, dysregulation, and BIPOC stressors.

I do individual and couples therapy dealing with: addictions; defensive communication; sexuality; aggression; parenting, and money. *I find that most couples during arguments or stressful times, communicate poorly--are reactive and quick to blame. I really value helping the individuals develop themselves and their skills as a way out of this cycle, and towards a loving relationship. *In individual therapy we may deal with loneliness, anxiety, addictive patterns/substances or depression. We work together to set personal goals and on staying accountable. I focus on their maladaptive thoughts/feelings that can interfere with them retaking charge of their life.

Hi! My name is Omar de la Cruz, and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist. I have an extensive amount of experiencing working with individuals having difficulties with substance use and mental health. I have worked with children, youth, and adults experiencing difficulties in different areas, such as anxiety, depression, substance use, relationship difficulties, and trauma. My goal is to meet clients where they are at and through my expertise be able to work on the therapeutic goals that individuals have.

Hi, I am a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with experience working with various populations. I am experienced with a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, self esteem and life transitions. I have experience with developmental disorders and learning disabilities. My approach is tailored to the needs of each individual and family.

Though we seem to be sleeping, there is an inner wakefulness that directs the dream, and will eventually startle us back to the truth of who we are. - Rumi

Everybody has problems, right? Why go to a therapist? Well, you probably don't realize that unsolved problems in life affect your earnings, personal relationships, and even your health. In fact, the smallest stressors in life tend to have the biggest impact. I will address your issues in a thoughtful and empathic manner.I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist who has extensive experience providing individual and couples psychotherapy. I specialize in working with adults and interracial, interfaith and LGBT couples.

Are you frustrated dealing with the every day stressors of life? Feeling irritated? Have reached a point where you feel you need support? My approach is sensitive to your unique needs. I emphasize on solution focused and Cognitive Behavioral therapy. I believe that we have the power in making a difference in our own life. However, at times we feel overwhelmed by our thoughts, and emotions , and feel helpless, angry, anxious, and sad. You are not alone. Together we can make a difference and you can regain your power back.

We only know what we know, no shame in not knowing what we don’t. Consider it a privilege to accompany you on your journey to a more fulfilling life. Therapy shouldn't have to be complicated or intimidating. I work with a compassionate, supportive, and individualized approach reducing your distress and symptoms and build your strength and resilience. I'm a lmft with over 35 years experience. My style is interactive, direct, and supportive. I focus on the here-and-now but recognize that one's past impacts choices, feelings, and behaviors in the present. I hope you find therapy with me to be a safe, nurturing, productive experience.