Multicultural Therapists in Woodland Hills, CA

Gaining the knowledge and skills that foster loving relationships is vital to your happiness. My goal is to help you create, build and nurture all of your relationships including and especially the one with yourself. Through one-on-one counseling, education, coaching and even art therapy, we can create a clear path to your greater well-being. Whether you want relationship relief, relationship repair or even relationship release, I provide a safe and supportive environment, and over 30 years of professional experience to help you resolve the things that matter most in your life.

Hi there, I'm Michael! A licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 20+ years of experience. I specialize in various areas, including Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, ADHD, ASD, Grief, and high-conflict divorce. I also support individuals with Intellectual & developmental disabilities and their families. As an immigrant, I understand the unique challenges immigrants face and provide therapy in English, Kurdish, and Farsi, with knowledge of other languages and cultures. My collaborative approach focuses on personalized treatment plans and promotes personal growth through deep listening. Let's work together for a happier, healthier you.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist (PSY31363) providing Individual, Family and Couples psychotherapy in a private practice setting in both West Los Angeles & Glendale. I work primarily with adolescents, young adults & adults struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, behavioral/emotional disturbance, relationship/family dilemmas. I provide a flexible approach to understand and respond to the unique needs of each individual.

Practicing from a feminist, multicultural perspective, I bring my own experience as a Chicana lesbian to my work. My career has been dedicated to working in under-served communities, including communities of color and in LGBT communities in the Bay Area in public mental health settings. Psychotherapy is a service to and the healing of the human spirit or soul. How that is accomplished is by careful consideration of each individual's story and relationship to one's inner life, to others, and to the world around.

Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, a challenging relationship, drug or alcohol misuse, or feeling stuck in your career that affects your day-to-day life, relationships, or career? Do you feel overwhelmed, lost, or frustrated by others’ expectations of you or the thought of feeling stuck with where you are in life? Do you hope that your relationships, confidence, and direction in life could be better? Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed, and uncertain about overcoming a difficult relationship, working through a loss, finding their place in life, moving past a traumatic situation.

The current unprecedented state of our world has presented many challenges and taken a toll on mental health and wellness, triggering the body's stress response, de-activating the immune system, and putting our mind/body in survival mode. This has the propensity to escalate anxiety, depression, addiction, and disease and reactivates outdated coping skills and keeps our body in fight or flight. Let's work together to create a strong support system to manage and navigate the stress and uncertainty and minimize the toll on our mental health, physical health, and relationships, and empower ourselves for the future.

I provide therapy to children, adolescents, and adults for broad spectrum of issues ranging from mild to severe. I counsel individuals and families for relationship difficulties, separation/divorce, parenting challenges, individual/family crises, survivors of abuse, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, grief/loss, trauma, and suicidal/self-injurious behavior.During difficult times when a person feels very vulnerable, it takes a tremendous amount of courage and energy to seek help. My approach is warm and genuine; my sessions are collaborative so clients to develop effective coping skills to overcome obstacles in their life after therapy has terminated and not foster dependency.

In my practice, I specialize in a holistic therapeutic approach that values empathy, inclusivity, and collaboration. Whether working with athletes or non-athletes, my goal is to create a safe and welcoming space where clients feel understood and supported. I emphasize cultural sensitivity, recognizing and respecting diverse backgrounds and perspectives. I believe in a collaborative partnership with my clients, where we work together to explore challenges, set goals, and develop strategies for growth. My approach adopts evidence-based techniques tailored to individual needs, addressing emotional, cognitive, and behavioral aspects.

I am a skilled, empathetic, therapist who is committed to providing you with support, insight, and practical tools.You have more strengths and fewer weaknesses than you realize.Working together, we explore you, letting you see yourself as you really are and always have been - worthwhile and loveable. You can learn and move forward. Seeing a licensed therapist often provides new ways to work through the issues and fears holding you back. No matter what the obstacles, we will find solutions together.

As we all have heard, "Life is a journey." Therefore, as with any "road trip," once in a while we may need to stop, check our path, and refuel before continuing onward. As a practicing clinical psychologist, I am committed to working with my clients to help them explore a variety of life paths and detours in order for them to reach their destinations and achieve subjectively important, and oftentimes difficult to achieve goals.

I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist at Modern Life Solutions Therapy who identifies as a South Asian woman, and a human that has navigated growing up in two opposing cultures. It is important to understand the mind-body connection, as they are inseparable. My therapeutic goal is to create a safe space that encourages freedom of self-expression without judgment to promote a sense of being seen, heard, and understood.

I'm a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner providing psychotherapy and coaching to individuals, couples and families. I employ techniques such as mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, feminine psychology, expressive arts therapy, transpersonal techniques, mindfulness and body based practices. I assist clients who are looking to restore the body, mind and spirit connection and feel more fulfilled and vibrantly alive. I see counseling as a partnership in which we embark on a journey together to assist you in living life with more confidence, ease, joy and connection.

I work collaboratively with clients to help them identify and connect to personal values. My goal is to guide individuals through reframing stories and beliefs in order to pivot towards what its truly important to them. I often emphasize the importance of the language we use and how our body responds to our thoughts. I utilize my trauma-informed background to aid clients in recognizing the difference between feeling unsafe and uncomfortable. I strive to create a supportive, open and safe environment in which clients feel free of judgement. In sessions I am warm, casual, and conversational.

Looking for someone that is compassionate, a great listener and cares about your healing? Someone that will be there to guide you with your struggles and challenges? I can be that for you with a background working with Seniors, children and adults. I have over 22 years of experience working with families and children in child welfare. I have worked with a diverse range of individuals. I offer comfort and guidance to those trying to manage their anxiety, depression, relationship issues, personal and professional issues along with other challenges. I hope to be of assistance to you.

Buddha's quote "The mind is everything. What you think you become", has always been at the center of my beliefs, both personally and professionally. Therefore, I view therapy as a tool that enables us to transcend beyond our previously adopted and perhaps less effective ways of coping with life's challenges, and begin to relearn new ways of dealing with challenges as they arise. This will in turn open up many new windows to self-awareness, ultimately bringing about personal growth and satisfaction both internally and within the context of our relationships, allowing us to live happier more fulfilled lives.

Are you thriving, or merely surviving day to day? Do you often feel overwhelmed by anxiety? Perhaps it seems like anxiety has taken on a life of its own, leaving you feeling insecure & uncertain. Do you find yourself wishing someone else could step in, so you could finally breathe, and trust in yourself? If these feelings resonate with you, you may be searching for a therapist who can help you break free from the relentless cycle of anxiety & self-doubt. You might be looking for someone who can support you in building a true sense of self—someone who will help you establish a foundation from which you can trust yourself.

When you find a therapist who understands who you are, can support you, and has extensive experience, therapy is an opportunity to grow and develop to your fullest potential. Together, we can work to bring you to your goals and resolve self doubts and/or concerns that are impeding your progress. I offer therapy services to older adults, adults, teens, young children, infants and parents. In addition, I have specialized in Women's Issues, Depression, Anxiety, Life transitions, Retirement Issues, Feminist therapy, and Trauma. I have specialized training in Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

The world can always feel like it's changing. It's scary to be in transition or feel insecure about decisions whether it be about school, work, or relationships. We know that living with uncertainty leaves us feeling uncomfortable. Our emotional mood and ability to manage anxiety and stress plays a crucial role in our ability to function on daily basis. Therapy is learning to prioritize, communicate needs, feel more secure, make adjustments, think differently, be less self-critical, and boost self-esteem. It’s also about being present, grounded and balanced. Not so easy, especially doing it on our own! It's okay to ask for help.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in California.  I have worked with adults, teens, children and families.  I can support you with your therapy/counseling goals.