Emotionally Focused Therapists in West Hollywood, CA
Brad Gilmore
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
West Hollywood, CA 90046
Using a combination of psychodynamic psychotherapy, interpersonal psychodynamics, and EFT, I will help you get to the source of your challenges and find a way forward.
Growing up in a narcissistically-oriented home, you had to learn how to read people well. Although reading others is a strength, it has also led to a lack of identity and sense of self. Establishing healthy boundaries was something you never learned how to do, which has led to dysfunctional relationships. You’ve faced harsh criticism from people who were meant to lift you up, so instead of feeling supported, you’ve gained anxiety, depression, and complex trauma. This compounding stress from difficult relationships has l eft you feeling exhausted. You wish you knew how to stop this cycle of emotional abuse.
Using a combination of psychodynamic psychotherapy, interpersonal psychodynamics, and EFT, I will help you get to the source of your challenges and find a way forward.
Growing up in a narcissistically-oriented home, you had to learn how to read people well. Although reading others is a strength, it has also led to a lack of identity and sense of self. Establishing healthy boundaries was something you never learned how to do, which has led to dysfunctional relationships. You’ve faced harsh criticism from people who were meant to lift you up, so instead of feeling supported, you’ve gained anxiety, depression, and complex trauma. This compounding stress from difficult relationships has l eft you feeling exhausted. You wish you knew how to stop this cycle of emotional abuse.
Dr. Peter Achenbach
Psychological Associate, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Hollywood, CA 90069
I believe that taking the step to begin therapy is the most courageous, brave act one can take toward healing. It can be very intimidating and scary, trusting another person with some of the most painful feelings and experiences you have gone through. My work is highly compassionate and empathic, with a culturally sensitive approach to each individual. Through the therapeutic relationship we will explore how your past experiences have contributed to your current challenges. Therapy is a safe and sacred space to explore current and past traumas, to develop self-compassion and to create a deeper self-understanding.
I believe that taking the step to begin therapy is the most courageous, brave act one can take toward healing. It can be very intimidating and scary, trusting another person with some of the most painful feelings and experiences you have gone through. My work is highly compassionate and empathic, with a culturally sensitive approach to each individual. Through the therapeutic relationship we will explore how your past experiences have contributed to your current challenges. Therapy is a safe and sacred space to explore current and past traumas, to develop self-compassion and to create a deeper self-understanding.
Mark Gallo - Therapywerkz!
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
West Hollywood, CA 90048 (Online Only)
After growing up in a small industrial town in Ohio, I earned a bachelor’s degree from Georgetown University in the nascent field of Psycholinguistics. Upon graduation I became an activist at its inception when West Hollywood became the “first gay city in the US”. As a manager of a major niteclub I'm proud to have the doors for guests and staff alike without regard to race, sexuality, gender identity, or abledness and my Practice reflects such inclusivity. I see primarily Adult Individuals of any age; as well as teens ranging in age from 14yo+; and Couples.
After growing up in a small industrial town in Ohio, I earned a bachelor’s degree from Georgetown University in the nascent field of Psycholinguistics. Upon graduation I became an activist at its inception when West Hollywood became the “first gay city in the US”. As a manager of a major niteclub I'm proud to have the doors for guests and staff alike without regard to race, sexuality, gender identity, or abledness and my Practice reflects such inclusivity. I see primarily Adult Individuals of any age; as well as teens ranging in age from 14yo+; and Couples.
Asher Hung
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
West Hollywood, CA 90046 (Online Only)
As a therapist, I actually talk. Having authentic conversations with you is important to me. I validate and honor all your reactions to life and want to know about them. More technically, I practice eclectic asset-based (your strengths, safety and support) , attachment-informed (secure relationships), intersubjective (noticing how we relate), and Jungian (making the unconscious, conscious) psychotherapy.
As a therapist, I actually talk. Having authentic conversations with you is important to me. I validate and honor all your reactions to life and want to know about them. More technically, I practice eclectic asset-based (your strengths, safety and support) , attachment-informed (secure relationships), intersubjective (noticing how we relate), and Jungian (making the unconscious, conscious) psychotherapy.
Ashley Viramontes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
West Hollywood, CA 90069 (Online Only)
Hi ya'll! Welcome to my Psychology Today page. My name is Ashley Viramontes and I am queer woman of Mexican decent. Throughout my career, I have dedicated myself to advocating for communities in need and I am pleased to be able to provide brave creative spaces for my clients to express themselves free of judgment. My goal is for BIPOC folx to feel comfortable while on their therapy journey.
Hi ya'll! Welcome to my Psychology Today page. My name is Ashley Viramontes and I am queer woman of Mexican decent. Throughout my career, I have dedicated myself to advocating for communities in need and I am pleased to be able to provide brave creative spaces for my clients to express themselves free of judgment. My goal is for BIPOC folx to feel comfortable while on their therapy journey.
John D Berndt
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
West Hollywood, CA 90046 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist helping couples who are repeatedly caught in conflict find better ways of communicating. I enjoy helping couples work together toward changing their interactions to more positive, more productive and less stressful patterns of communication. I strive to create a collaborative, nonjudgmental space where both members of a couple will feel heard and understood. I also help individuals connect with others, strengthen their core identity and live more authentic lives. I love helping people create stronger, more meaningful relationships with themselves and with others.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist helping couples who are repeatedly caught in conflict find better ways of communicating. I enjoy helping couples work together toward changing their interactions to more positive, more productive and less stressful patterns of communication. I strive to create a collaborative, nonjudgmental space where both members of a couple will feel heard and understood. I also help individuals connect with others, strengthen their core identity and live more authentic lives. I love helping people create stronger, more meaningful relationships with themselves and with others.
Early on, Adam was intrigued by how we connect with ourselves and the world around us. His interests led him to explore a diverse range of cultures and beliefs. He received his masters degree in psychology, and further delved into meditation, sound healing, and other consciousness ideologies. Today, he uses a variety of those tools to help those around him. In an atmosphere free of judgement, Adam helps guide each individual through their journey to understand and love themselves more fully.
Early on, Adam was intrigued by how we connect with ourselves and the world around us. His interests led him to explore a diverse range of cultures and beliefs. He received his masters degree in psychology, and further delved into meditation, sound healing, and other consciousness ideologies. Today, he uses a variety of those tools to help those around him. In an atmosphere free of judgement, Adam helps guide each individual through their journey to understand and love themselves more fully.
Alina P. Halonen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPCC, CCTP
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
West Hollywood, CA 90069
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by unresolved trauma, anxiety, depression, or relying on substances to cope, it can feel like an endless struggle. You're looking for real, lasting change—something that goes beyond the surface and addresses the root of your pain. Here, your experiences are understood and valued, creating a space where you can work through the challenges that have been holding you back. Whether you're seeking an alternative to traditional 12-step programs or a more holistic approach, this is where you can rebuild emotional balance, break free from harmful patterns, and find the healing you deserve.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by unresolved trauma, anxiety, depression, or relying on substances to cope, it can feel like an endless struggle. You're looking for real, lasting change—something that goes beyond the surface and addresses the root of your pain. Here, your experiences are understood and valued, creating a space where you can work through the challenges that have been holding you back. Whether you're seeking an alternative to traditional 12-step programs or a more holistic approach, this is where you can rebuild emotional balance, break free from harmful patterns, and find the healing you deserve.
Torri Efron Pelton
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
West Hollywood, CA 90069
I specialize in treating Eating Disorders, Body Dysmorphic Disorder, and related issues, as well as Family Therapy. I meet the client where they are at, and help build a supportive team around them, depending on each client's personalized needs. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Narrative Therapy. To me the most important part of therapy is building a safe and trusting relationship.
I specialize in treating Eating Disorders, Body Dysmorphic Disorder, and related issues, as well as Family Therapy. I meet the client where they are at, and help build a supportive team around them, depending on each client's personalized needs. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Narrative Therapy. To me the most important part of therapy is building a safe and trusting relationship.
Jenna Shinsato
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
West Hollywood, CA 90069
My name is Jenna Shinsato and I offer weekend availability for individual, couples, and family therapy in West Hollywood Los Angeles and online anywhere in California. I provide services to teens, young adults, adults, couples, and families. I utilize EMDR and integrative talk therapy to assist clients dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, stress, personality disorders, substance use, relational issues, interpersonal and intrapersonal conflict, and minority issues. I am proud to be a part of the AAPI community, and I am passionate about magnifying the voices of those unheard or unseen.
My name is Jenna Shinsato and I offer weekend availability for individual, couples, and family therapy in West Hollywood Los Angeles and online anywhere in California. I provide services to teens, young adults, adults, couples, and families. I utilize EMDR and integrative talk therapy to assist clients dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, stress, personality disorders, substance use, relational issues, interpersonal and intrapersonal conflict, and minority issues. I am proud to be a part of the AAPI community, and I am passionate about magnifying the voices of those unheard or unseen.
"Out beyond ideas of wrong doing and right doing there is a field. I'll meet you there." Rumi. I have over 15 years of experience dealing with individuals, couples, groups in various issues. The heart of my work is to assist you to live an emotionally authentic life in relationship to yourself and others. In the process of discovering your true self you will learn how certain emotions, behaviors and beliefs have affected your life and your relationships and you will become empowered to make important changes. My style is warm, non-judgmental and at the same time direct and confrontative.
"Out beyond ideas of wrong doing and right doing there is a field. I'll meet you there." Rumi. I have over 15 years of experience dealing with individuals, couples, groups in various issues. The heart of my work is to assist you to live an emotionally authentic life in relationship to yourself and others. In the process of discovering your true self you will learn how certain emotions, behaviors and beliefs have affected your life and your relationships and you will become empowered to make important changes. My style is warm, non-judgmental and at the same time direct and confrontative.
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Katie Piel
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
West Hollywood, CA 90046 (Online Only)
Whether this is your first therapeutic rodeo or you need a tune-up and a fresh start, we will work together to help you reach your goals and create a a life that feels connected and aligned with your best self. If you struggle with eating, have an eating disorder, suspect you might have one; if you are struggling with anxiety, body image distress, depression, have endured trauma, or you just feel generally stuck, you can move towards recovery. Let's discover your path to a more peaceful and passionate life. Will it be fun? Sometimes. Will it be worth it? Yes, because you are.
Whether this is your first therapeutic rodeo or you need a tune-up and a fresh start, we will work together to help you reach your goals and create a a life that feels connected and aligned with your best self. If you struggle with eating, have an eating disorder, suspect you might have one; if you are struggling with anxiety, body image distress, depression, have endured trauma, or you just feel generally stuck, you can move towards recovery. Let's discover your path to a more peaceful and passionate life. Will it be fun? Sometimes. Will it be worth it? Yes, because you are.
Mike L Migdat
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Hollywood, CA 90046 (Online Only)
Everyone deserves an enriching life full of meaning and purpose regardless of the difficulties that may come our way. My goal is to provide an affirming space for you to develop a deep understanding of yourself, explore challenges you’re facing both internally and externally, and discover healthy ways to achieve your goals. No matter where our work together takes us, you will always receive unconditional acceptance, respect, and care.
Everyone deserves an enriching life full of meaning and purpose regardless of the difficulties that may come our way. My goal is to provide an affirming space for you to develop a deep understanding of yourself, explore challenges you’re facing both internally and externally, and discover healthy ways to achieve your goals. No matter where our work together takes us, you will always receive unconditional acceptance, respect, and care.
Wyatt Okeefe
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
West Hollywood, CA 90069 (Online Only)
Accepting new clients as of 9/26/24. My clients are typically facing big questions and change in their lives. They are exploring their identities, learning new coping strategies for stressful life transitions such as adjusting to single life after a break up, career changes, moving from student to worker, retirement, gender transition, relocation, or coming out. Big changes require good support. I provide professional individual and couples therapy to help my clients live their most fulfilled and authentic lives.
Accepting new clients as of 9/26/24. My clients are typically facing big questions and change in their lives. They are exploring their identities, learning new coping strategies for stressful life transitions such as adjusting to single life after a break up, career changes, moving from student to worker, retirement, gender transition, relocation, or coming out. Big changes require good support. I provide professional individual and couples therapy to help my clients live their most fulfilled and authentic lives.
Oliver Drakeford
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CGP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
West Hollywood, CA 90069
Located in the heart of West Hollywood, CA 90069, I love to implement the same skills I used as Clinical Director of a residential center to help facilitate change and relationship dynamics. Schedule a free consultation call with me on my website to talk more. My approach helps clients understand & modify dysfunctional patterns that hinder connection and closeness. Whether I am working with couples, families or individual clients, my approach aims to bring about improvements in your relationships which in turn helps symptoms such as conflict, depression and anxiety, and to improve creativity & productivity.
Located in the heart of West Hollywood, CA 90069, I love to implement the same skills I used as Clinical Director of a residential center to help facilitate change and relationship dynamics. Schedule a free consultation call with me on my website to talk more. My approach helps clients understand & modify dysfunctional patterns that hinder connection and closeness. Whether I am working with couples, families or individual clients, my approach aims to bring about improvements in your relationships which in turn helps symptoms such as conflict, depression and anxiety, and to improve creativity & productivity.
Colin Stack-Troost
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
West Hollywood, CA 90069
I welcome humans from all walks of life who are interested in creating a safe space dedicated to exploring themselves and their relationships. I work in a dynamic and engaging way, collaborating with my clients to create goals, examine behavioral patterns, improve communication, and support authentic self-expression. I was trained by Queer legend Dossie Easton, co-author of "The Ethical Slut" and life-long advocate of those who live non-traditional lifestyles. I have an extensive background in understanding the unique issues that affect LGBTQ+ people and am honored to support the mental health of our community.
I welcome humans from all walks of life who are interested in creating a safe space dedicated to exploring themselves and their relationships. I work in a dynamic and engaging way, collaborating with my clients to create goals, examine behavioral patterns, improve communication, and support authentic self-expression. I was trained by Queer legend Dossie Easton, co-author of "The Ethical Slut" and life-long advocate of those who live non-traditional lifestyles. I have an extensive background in understanding the unique issues that affect LGBTQ+ people and am honored to support the mental health of our community.
Celine M. Paganini
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
West Hollywood, CA 90069 (Online Only)
Whether struggling with anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, dissociation, relationships, reproduction or existential despair, I am here to help. By approaching your well-being from every angle, we will work together to facilitate a mindful exploration of your conscious and unconscious thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I will help you build a personalized self-care regimen aimed to help you learn about yourself in a kind, compassionate, and non-judgmental way. This may allow you to begin exploring how your mind and body process experiences; how your past may get activated in your present; and how your body instinctually responds.
Whether struggling with anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, dissociation, relationships, reproduction or existential despair, I am here to help. By approaching your well-being from every angle, we will work together to facilitate a mindful exploration of your conscious and unconscious thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I will help you build a personalized self-care regimen aimed to help you learn about yourself in a kind, compassionate, and non-judgmental way. This may allow you to begin exploring how your mind and body process experiences; how your past may get activated in your present; and how your body instinctually responds.
Danny Haloossim
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CGP
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
West Hollywood, CA 90069
I believe in an approach to psychotherapy that is empathetic, collaborative and tailored to an individual's unique needs, where you feel understood from the first meeting. My approach recognizes the importance of the relationship between us, where therapy is an opportunity to make changes in our relationships by working within one in a therapeutic environment where you feel respected and supported. Life can be painful and challenging; my goal is to provide a space that feels safe and non-judgmental in order to experiment with new ways of thinking, gain insight, and have a happier, healthier, and fuller life.
I believe in an approach to psychotherapy that is empathetic, collaborative and tailored to an individual's unique needs, where you feel understood from the first meeting. My approach recognizes the importance of the relationship between us, where therapy is an opportunity to make changes in our relationships by working within one in a therapeutic environment where you feel respected and supported. Life can be painful and challenging; my goal is to provide a space that feels safe and non-judgmental in order to experiment with new ways of thinking, gain insight, and have a happier, healthier, and fuller life.
Liam Sacks
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
West Hollywood, CA 90046
The fact is that everyone at some point in their lives, will face challenges, traumas, circumstances or relationships that overwhelm their ability to cope. While navigating these experiences can be painful, difficult, and complex- no one should have to go at it alone. I view the therapeutic experience as collaborative. My intention is to create a safe, supportive, and judgement free space where together we'll explore what brings meaning into your life, and dismantle the obstacles that get in your way. My role is to bolster skills that encourage meaningful reflection, communication, and connection to self and others.
The fact is that everyone at some point in their lives, will face challenges, traumas, circumstances or relationships that overwhelm their ability to cope. While navigating these experiences can be painful, difficult, and complex- no one should have to go at it alone. I view the therapeutic experience as collaborative. My intention is to create a safe, supportive, and judgement free space where together we'll explore what brings meaning into your life, and dismantle the obstacles that get in your way. My role is to bolster skills that encourage meaningful reflection, communication, and connection to self and others.
My therapeutic style is nurturing and empowerment driven. I value collaborative and affirmative care and I pay attention to the importance of culture and intersections of identity. I find it important to focus on the present moment, as well as the environment, biology, family of origin and upbringing, and holistic factors. I like to teach clients skills to observe emotion and its experience in the body, and ways to access and activate the imagination. Whether it's your first time in therapy, or you've experienced it before, we explore your needs together, at your pace.
My therapeutic style is nurturing and empowerment driven. I value collaborative and affirmative care and I pay attention to the importance of culture and intersections of identity. I find it important to focus on the present moment, as well as the environment, biology, family of origin and upbringing, and holistic factors. I like to teach clients skills to observe emotion and its experience in the body, and ways to access and activate the imagination. Whether it's your first time in therapy, or you've experienced it before, we explore your needs together, at your pace.
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