Emotionally Focused Therapists in Venice, CA

Thank you for visiting my website. I am currently not taking new clients. In my work with individuals, I tend to focus on strengths and resources, historical patterns and relationships, goals and preferred ways of being. My belief is that growth occurs in a collaborative therapeutic relationship exploring a fuller and richer personal context with the aim of opening space for new possibilities.

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.

I help individuals and couples change their habits, patterns, and perspective in order to lead a more satisfying life. In addition to treating depression, anxiety, and addiction, I specialize in working with people facing midlife transitions--divorce, parenting challenges, career change, empty nest, grief. I don't just sit and listen; I actively engage you in the therapeutic process to make the concrete changes you desire in your life.I tailor therapy to the individual rather than "one size fits all", and also offer hypnotherapy. I can also help with issues around sexual harassment or abuse.

Your relationship has left you feeling resentful, disconnected, and lost as you navigate a sinking ship. The two of you were once a dynamic couple. From the outside looking in, you have happy children, successful careers, and vibrant social lives. Yet, beneath this outward facade lies a silent struggle. You’ve become entangled in life’s demands. The weight of daily responsibilities has cast shadows on your once happy lives. You’ve lost trust in each other. The intimacy is all but gone and you feel as if things have become stagnant. You long to go back to the beginning of the relationship when things were easier and you were happy.

I believe people want to express who they are and pursue satisfying work and relationships, but have emotional and cognitive patterns that keep them stuck. These patterns often consolidate into a persona that leaves people feeling not quite themselves, with needs unrealized, feelings ignored, and potential unused. Symptoms of anxiety and depression, addictions, or low self-esteem, are often the only messengers trying to let us know that we are needing change. In a supportive and safe environment, therapy can help to bring these patterns into awareness and liberate needs to connect, create, and expand with fuller emotional support.

I help people build healthy relationships, work through painful break-ups, improve their social interactions and reduce their anxiety. If you are looking for clarity on your situation, struggling in a difficult relationship, worrying a great deal about upsetting others, feeling confused or overwhelmed, I can help. Particularly, if you or someone in your life identifies with traits of Narcissistic or Borderline Personality Disorder, I can help you cope, whether it's you or your loved one suffering from these symptoms.

I work collaboratively, my style is active and engaged with the intention of creating a safe environment to empower understanding, growth, and healing. I guide my clients by helping them modify their lives according to their needs and lifestyle.

Are you going through a difficult time? Are you concerned about your child or teen? I'm here to help. Like a trusted friend I'm very easy to talk to. I've served the Culver City / Mar Vista community for 25 years helping many just like yourself. I specialize in anxiety, relationships and children & adolescents. Have confidence relief is near. I can help.

You have the right and potential to be happy and living the life you want to be. Growth comes when we are able to let go of the need to be certain and embrace self-exploration. We may find ourselves suffering silently or blatantly out loud to the stressors that co-exist with us in our day-to-day lives. Holistic therapy allows for that unique experience to gain and practice the ability to look at self, develop skills to be vulnerable, love + let love in. I offer online 1-on-1, as well as, online courses, ketamine assisted therapy, workshops, and retreats to fit your needs + preferences.

We all come to points in life when we realize something needs to change. Whether you are experiencing conflict, anger, depression, stress, or loss, counseling can help. We can't always control what life throws at us, but in counseling we learn to respond in new ways to reduce suffering, increase happiness and improve our health and relationships. Counseling can reduce stress, heal trauma and loss, increase healthy connections and help life feel more managable. If you are ready to make positive changes, I would love to help you.

Are you feeling worn down by life? Maybe you're feeling stuck? Are you confused about your next move? Have you found that venting to friends leads to it being about them? Are your other methods of sustaining not working for you anymore? ​ Wouldn’t it be nice to have a space devoted to you? If you’re reading this, great job. You are one step closer to making a change that you deserve. The therapy process can be scary, confusing, and you’re probably wondering how can this guy help me? I believe you deserve a space that is dedicated to you.

Are you seeking a profound shift in your life? My practice is centered around guiding individuals who crave alignment, joy, and a deeper sense of purpose. Through a humanistic and spiritual lens, I help you navigate life’s challenges, healing past traumas, and rediscovering your authentic self.

However you may have arrived here, I hope you find this as your invitation to enter a process of healing, renewed hope, and self-becoming. In therapy, we bring a sense of liberation to your emotions, experiences, and identity, and grow toward a sense of confidence to make the changes you desire. Together, we explore and understand your experiences and to tend to your goals through an affirming, collaborative, and caring process.

People who enter therapy are the bravest people in the world. The only difference between you and everyone else is that they are choosing to suffer in silence (or not so much silence), and you have decided that you deserve better. You want more. You may have some obstacles in your way, but with a little help there will be better road up ahead. My job is to walk with you, sometimes offering tools that I have picked up along the way, sometimes just listening, always being present. Please click on my website link below for more about me and how I work.

At times in our lives, we might find ourselves feeling stuck or stagnant. Self-limiting thoughts and beliefs or fears about the future can often create a struggle within our minds. Our mind is a powerful tool that can sometimes trick us into thinking we can only go so far or do so much. But here’s a little secret, we are actually more in control than we think.

Sometimes life is too difficult to navigate on your own. Psychotherapy is one of the most powerful tools to bring healing and transformation to your life, and choosing to pursue it is brave. You might be seeking therapy to decrease anxiety or depression, heal from a trauma, improve your relationships, rid yourself of chronic pain, or navigate school with ADHD or a learning disability. You also might be seeking therapy on behalf of your child or your family. Regardless of what leads you to therapy, I understand the importance of finding a therapist that is the right fit.

I can't communicate with you! You just don't understand me! Despite your best efforts, it seems like you're always getting rejected or upsetting your loved ones. It's a battle that you shouldn't be fighting. You have the best of intentions, and don't want to cause pain but something always seems to go awry. The attempt to share how you feel ends up in a blow out, spiraling out of control. Trying to understand your loved ones results in disconnection. Peace, connection, warmth, love - these are the things you seek and miss the most. You're desperate to find a way to exist with others in an authentic way, but keep coming up short.

Hey! Whether you are new to therapy or not, I commend you for the bravery it takes to start searching. I hope that you will find I could be of service to you. In both my professional and personal journey, I have sought to learn how to find more peace, happiness, and fulfillment. As a therapist, my goal is to learn what that might look like for you, and explore how we get there. I want my clients to crave insight, and question "Why are things the way they are?" I work best with clients who are willing to consider alternative perspectives, experiment with change, and remains persistent despite obstacles or failures.

I am an Associate MFT and Art Therapist passionate about helping children, adolescents, and young adults overcome trauma, anxiety, low self-esteem, and perfectionism. Through a combination of traditional talk therapy, art therapy techniques, and evidence-based interventions, I aim to help clients build resilience, develop coping strategies, and foster a positive self-image. I believe that it is not what happens to you, but how you handle it and harness change that really shapes your life.