Multicultural Therapists in Westlake Village, CA

Do you feel like you need to be perfect? Like you are required to be the best version of yourself at all times? Now more than ever people struggle with how to feel close to others and how to feel good about themselves. I believe in understanding how our past informs the present and empowering people to develop tools and insight to rewrite their narratives. Together, we will explore the roots of pain, identify healthy/unhealthy patterns, and develop effective coping strategies to liberate you from this pressure. Our collaboration focuses on developing more self-love, connection and fulfillment.

Sleeplessness can be incredibly stressful and isolating. You have probably tried every remedy you can think of to no avail and are starting to lose hope. I understand how difficult and frustrating this can be and I am here to help. I have over a decade of experience treating people who are experiencing insomnia or sleep issues as well as anxiety and stress-related conditions. By utilizing the most well-researched and time-tested strategies, I can help you to overcome your challenges so you can get back to your normal self.

We are passionate about helping women who are faced with various challenges related to infertility, postpartum, women's health, and chronic illness. Our team of therapists uses their specialized training and lived experience to customize ways to best support you during this time.

We all have moments of difficulty in our lives. Sometimes these difficulties are due to unexpected life circumstances or life transitions and some difficulties are caused by underlining mental health challenges or disorders. Engaging in therapy is one tool that a person can use to assist with working through and managing these difficulties.

Erika Badia, MFT has worked with diverse clients for over 20 years, working in a university counseling center and her clinical practice. She strives to provide a warm, culturally humble space to help individuals who are dealing with trauma, anxiety and depression, bipolar, relationship issues, and life transitions. She specializes in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing).

I am Daniela Paolone, a Marriage & Family therapist in California (Lic 90752) & Wyoming (LMFT-223).  I am passionate about helping you move out of pain so that you can feel empowered in taking the next steps toward a more fulfilling & rewarding life. As a Latina & Italian therapist, I enjoy working w/diverse ethnic, cultural, religious & gender groups.  I specialize in Latinx counseling, chronic pain & illness, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, relationship stressors & caregiver support. Living with my own health challenges has helped shape my practice & approaches to give clients tailored support to help them reach their goals.

My professional voyage has traversed healthcare, the realm of workers' compensation, and the corridors of education, all of which have endowed me with a rich tapestry of skills. I’m Kathryn Star Gutierrez, Ph.D., clinical psychologist, educator, and artist specializing in the art of healing. I focus on patients who grapple with the weight of chronic pain, dance with the shadows of anxiety and depression, and bear the scars of trauma. I treat adults who are struggling with women issues, anxiety and depression as well as those who had a physical injury followed by a sequela of chronic pain.

The decision to engage a therapist is deeply personal and may seem challenging. It is a unique relationship, where ideally, you can be in a safe, empathic environment and talk to someone with in depth psychological training and significant life experience. I offer both to my clients, treating individuals, couples, children, adolescents and families. These relationships have led me to focus on the treatment of: anxiety, depression, relational communications, work place stressors, substance use/abuse, attachment disorders, emotional regulation issues, self image, family systems, ADHD, grief and loss, parenting, obsessive/compulsive behaviors, impulse control, mood disorders and relational conflicts.

You've known that some issues have been always holding you back from reaching your full potential in life, career, and relationships. You realize that these unresolved and unattended issues do not serve your life, and keep sabotaging your happiness on different levels... Perhaps, you even tried working through some of them on your own, but deep down you know you need some external help and guidance to heal from them. You would like to reach some peace, let go of pain, learn how to accept and love yourself better, learn some real tools and skills to be more resilient, feel strong and confident, and be able to enjoy life.

Greetings! I'm Honey, a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist dedicated to helping couples build resilient relationships, guiding parents (all stages of parenting) through the challenges of family life, and supporting Individuals/ Executives and/or Athletics facing anxiety and/or depression. With a compassionate and collaborative approach, I am committed to creating a safe space for exploration, growth, and healing.

Fuck! Is this as good as it gets? I know the “happily ever after” thing is a bit of a fairy tale, but I never imagined that in marrying the person of my dreams I would one day be dreaming for someone/something more. Sex has become an obligation… a transaction to keep the peace. The desire for passion is imprisoned in my dreams and fantasies… it is not present in my relationship from either of us. We could keep going like this, raise our kids, take vacations once a year… I’m sure things will be fine! But is it bad to say…I want more than FINE! I want fucking Fantastic! This was a chat I had with a client during a recent consult call.

I specialize in working with teens, young adults, and their families at some of the most challenging times in their lives. I have a passion for working with teens and young adults facing depression, anxiety, school issues, and family related issues. Prior to working in private practice, I worked with adults and teens struggling with a variety of mental health and behavioral issues in high schools, inpatient and outpatient programs. In my private practice, I try to create a comfortable space for teens, young adults and adults to discuss and create change for themselves.

Let's face it...life happens! We try our best to make the environment around us as comfortable as possible for ourselves, and many times we succeed. Then, there are those times when we just feel stuck and frustrated, perhaps even discouraged. Often, if we stay in those 'stuck' places for too long, we end up feeling depressed, anxious, stressed, angry, insecure, vulnerable, unmotivated, or just plain moody. It almost feels like there's some hidden knowledge that could unlock that 'stuck' feeling and let us get back to, or begin, feeling motivated and confident about the direction of our lives.

The Professional Wellness Academy specializes in focused, integrated Counseling Treatment. ProWellness Academy services individuals, Hospitals, facilities and MAT physician’s patients suffering from Substance Use and/or Behavioral Wellness Disorders. ProWellness Academy has office locations in most major cities and also provides seamless Hipaa Compliant TELEHEALTH software for the home bound; we are committed to evidence-based, “Whole Approach” to treatment that incorporates multidisciplinary modalities. Hand-in-hand with our professional network of therapists, counselors, physicians, and case managers; we pursue excellence.

My focus is on deepening my patients' understanding of their own behaviors, improving their communication and coping skills, increasing confidence and self-image, and moving toward a healthier and more satisfying level of functioning. I am fluent in both English and Farsi.

Maybe you're overwhelmed, feeling like life has lost its spark. The weight of your anxiety and depression makes simple tasks feel impossible. Maybe the concept of everyday life has become too challenging to take on alone. Maybe, in your relationships, the closeness you once had feels like a distant memory and you find yourself wondering where it all went wrong. Maybe you long for a life where you wake up with hope and excitement, where you feel understood and connected again. And just maybe, you’re searching for someone who truly gets what you’re going through and can guide you and/or your loved ones back to feeling whole.

Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. My goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life.

Find ways to enhance your well being, health and personal growth in the here and now. Learn simple mind and body self-care practices to unblock paths for transformation to return to your essential nature. Learn to use words to move energy, balance your mind, body and spirit.

As a parent/caregiver, a certain level of stress is normal, however when your stress level becomes unmanageable, it is time to seek professional support. I help infants and their parents; individuals and their families repair the effects of trauma and stress in their lives. I believe the earlier we address emotional, developmental, relational, social and individual (behavior) functioning, the better we can assist the family or individual to make life-long changes.