Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in Van Nuys, CA

Life can feel impossible to avoid struggling and we often don't feel we have the skills to cope successfully through. Unfortunately, sometimes we don't have all the resources we need for a given situation. Parts of us take on desperate roles trying to help us to survive. This might look like anxiety, depression, PTSD, addiction, and relationship/family issues. I aim to help you process unresolved issues and feelings and find solutions.

Most of us face challenges in life, and recent times have brought more stress, feelings of isolation, and grief to many. I would love to support you through your challenges and assist you to find the peace you are looking for. You don't have to go it alone. I offer more than 30 years of specialized professional experience in Trauma, Grief, and Substance Abuse. My own life experiences enable me to offer unique assistance in helping you find your way and to heal. I've attained 43 years of sobriety, dealt with the loss of my daughter due to addiction, and recovered from traumas in my own childhood.

Hello, my name is Niloufar Tahery I am an experienced licensed clinical psychologist. I specialize in depression, anxiety disorders, stress management, trauma, PTSD, grief, and post-partum depression/anxiety. I work collaboratively with clients utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-focused CBT, mindfulness, and strength-based approaches to help support clients' work towards their goals and personal growth. I believe in the importance of establishing a therapeutically safe and compassionate environment.

Throughout our lives, we all have experienced feelings of depression, anxiety, and anger. These emotions leave you feeling insecure, shameful, lonely, unworthy and stuck in unhealthy patterns of behavior. Trauma can have negative emotional and physical effects and can lead to family/relationship issues. I specialize in solution-focused brief therapy, motivational interviewing, mindfulness and CBT. These approaches allow me to work with the client to decrease symptoms of anxiety and depression and other health/behavioral issues.

I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and EMDR therapist whose passion is for helping clients overcome strong and distressing feelings through understanding the root of these emotions and working through them. I am fully trained in Safety and Attachment- Focused (S.A.F.E) EMDR Therapy and am confident in my abilities to help you navigate and heal from any past trauma, big or small. As a therapist with an additional background as a certified personal trainer, I work with clients who are open and interested in understanding the importance of mind and body health and are motivated for change.

Hello there. You have taken the first step towards healing by just being here. Welcome. Healing takes bravery and lots of hard work, and I am here to support you with your process. I am a Board-Certified Art Therapist, LMFT, and the Owner and Clinical Director of The Artful Healing Center. The Artful Healing Center is a mental health practice dedicated to providing LGBTQ+ inclusive, affirming, and creative counseling.

My approach to therapy focuses on building the therapeutic relationship and supporting each client with an individualized treatment plan to support their needs. I am a trauma-focused therapist and believe presenting problems that bring people to therapy are rooted in earlier experiences. Brainspotting is a gentle yet effective neurobiological approach to treat symptoms of anxiety, depression, panic disorder, PTSD, attachment wounds, etc.

My focus as a therapist is always on providing a safe , non-judgmental and collaborative environment for my client to be seen, heard and understood . I truly believe that self-knowledge and self-awareness are the most powerful gifts we can give ourselves. My practice intersects traditional clinical training as a licensed psychotherapist with mindfulness based interventions and a mind- body-spirit centered approach. I honor the unique path of each client I work with.

Hello, my name is Tamekia Flanngan, also known as Mika. I am LCSW with a diverse and broad background working with many populations, such as adults, seniors, the disabled, families, teens, and children for many years. I believe there is always hope, and each patient has the innate ability to create their own narrative. My overall goal is to provide a safe, supportive, and collaborative environment to find reasonable solutions to overwhelming and everyday challenges. I am open, transparent and patient to the needs of all of my clients.

Hello, my name is Hilary Matthews and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist and substance abuse counselor in Nevada, California, Utah and Oregon. I use different modalities in therapy. most often using Cognitive Behavior techniques for a number of symptoms and diagnoses, including but not limited to mood disorders, trauma, grief, relationships, stress, and substance use. I enjoy working with older teens and adults ages 16-65. I am experienced in treating anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, bipolar disorder, trauma, grief, substance use, relationships and other stressors.

Do you wake up in the morning feeling empty, tired, and unmotivated? Are you struggling with issues related to your past, uncontrollable thoughts, anger, grief, communication, anxiety, or major life changes? Are you seeking a more loving, meaningful, and harmonious relationship with your partner and your loved ones but don't know how or what to do to improve it? There comes a time when help is needed from a licensed professional.

My name is Katelyn Shields. I am a marriage and family therapist in the state of California. Clients describe my approach as warm, gentle, and client-centered. My primary focus is Sex Therapy, LGBQAIP, and Trans/GNC/Non-binary/2 spirit communities. I work with individuals, couples, and 2 plus relationships. I am Kinky/BDSM/poly friendly. I am working towards a Certificate in Sex Therapy. I would love to work with individuals and couples who identify as LGBQAIP, Trans/Non-binary, ethical non-monogamy, and kinky/BDSM who want to improve their sex lives.

I am Dr. Jennifer Nevitt and I am a licensed psychologist in California. I think that clients can benefit from permanent change by using several approaches, but mostly about how we think about our situation, our future, and actually changing the way our brain is wired to get the best results using positive psychology that helps us see the world in a positive way, and respond to stress differently as soon as treatment begins. I use several approaches when providing psychotherapy. I am trained in psychodynamic, family systems, mindfulness, client-centered, cognitive behavioral therapy, and more.

Jennifer Moore, LCSW I am a holistic Psychotherapist using a wide array of tools including the Enneagram, IFS, Ayurveda, breath work, and mindfulness to name a few. Every client is unique and requires a different approach. I meet my clients where they are on the path. Many clients come to me when they are sick and tired of feeling sick and tired! Anxiety, depression, health issues, relationship are no longer working. I work from the outside in and the inside out using a holistic approach to the situation. I am direct and solution-focused with a supportive, compassionate tone. My clients report feeling safe, heard, and understood.

As a clinical social worker and life coach, I meet my clients where they are, and we work together to identify triggers, false narratives, and limiting beliefs that can hold you back and leave you feeling stuck. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness-based techniques, combined with the ability to identify barriers that prevent clients from evolving and reaching their goals, I’ve provided clients with the practical and transformational tools needed to create lasting change.

My name is Norine Campbell. I am a licensed Clinical Forensic Psychologist. My approach to therapy is to develop a trusting therapeutic relationship so that the focus can be on healing in a nonjudgmental and safe space in order to move towards positive change. My focus has been with adolescents and adults dealing with severe mental illness, substance abuse issues, trauma, behavioral issues, anxiety and anger.

Hi, my name is Kathleen Vang and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Fresno, California, working with clients statewide via telehealth. I specialize in depression, anxiety, and trauma using a Client-Centered Approach with interventions from CBT, DBT, and Mindfulness. I aim to support my clients in learning more about themselves, making progress, and increasing their mental wellness. My communication style is calm, personable, and understanding in order to create a judgment-free zone and have my clients feel safe and comfortable sharing with me.

Hello, my name is Ruth Rosa, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT125320). I specialize in working with adults and families who are struggling with anxiety, depression, past trauma, life challenges, and family dynamics. I typically work with clients struggling with a variety of challenges, including anxiety or depressive disorders, past or current trauma, and difficulties within family dynamics. Common theoretical approaches I use in my work include Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Attachment Theory, Mindfulness Approaches, healthy coping strategies, stress management, and family-focused interventions.

Hello. I'm Peter L. Hoffman, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Los Angeles. For over a decade, I have maintained a strength-based, person-centered practice open to individuals and couples. I have an eclectic approach that meets you where you are, and I work collaboratively and with deep empathy. I am LGBTQ-affirming, trauma-informed, and mindfulness-based, and hope that together we can move beyond indecision, insecurity, inertia and fear to capture the essence of who you want to be.