Family Therapy in Los Angeles County, CA

We all indeed face difficulties at some point in our lives. No one is exempt from these difficulties. Everyone needs assistance in overcoming these difficulties to be able to have a meaningful and successful life journey and to share the joy with others. Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist since 2005. Graduated from Pepperdine University with a Master's Degree in Psychology and Clinical Psychology.

I consider it an honor and privilege to work with my clients and share in their quest for growth. My first goal with you is to build an authentic and trusting relationship in which your privacy and individuality are respected. Together we will identify and discuss areas of your life you want to reflect on, clarify, strengthen, and change. There may be relationship patterns that are interfering with your development and well- being. My professional style includes being interactive with my client and offering feedback.I particular enjoy and am effective working with people wanting to break addictive/compulsive patterns.

Hello, my name is Pam Dobbins and I have been a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist for over 25 years. I am interested in working with children, adolescents, and young adults who face challenges in coping with chronic illness, special needs/learning disabilities, getting along with others, having anger outbursts, and many more challenges that young people face growing up. Each person is unique, and therefore a cookie-cutter approach is not possible. I incorporate thoughts, feelings, behaviors, art, and the individual's interest and talents into our work together to find an improved quality of life.

While there are many reasons people seek therapy, one thought is central: something has to change. You may be a goal-oriented individual who has always been able to work through problems on your own, but now something feels different. You feel stuck, and the things that used to help no longer do. Change is not easy, but it is possible. As a clinical psychologist, I work collaboratively with you to build the insight, tools, and confidence to develop new patterns & behaviors. We will work to identify the source of your pain and empower you to resolve it using evidenced-based treatments in a supportive, action-oriented environment.

At Counseling Services/LA Peace of Mind.com, we guide people to the light and empower themselves to heal. We help people who seek trust and freedom to be expressive, address life challenges, and barriers that interfere with growth and achieving life's goals. Now offering Neurofeedback in 2024

Thomas Blake (he/him/his) is a licensed marriage and family therapist working with adolescents and adults of all ages. Thomas is trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) and somatic based therapy which he integrates into his process as a psychotherapist practicing through a Humanistic-Existential lens. In addition to his work in private practice, Thomas received his clinical training from The LGBTQ Center in Orange County, California and currently provides professional consultation at The Trevor Project, a national suicide prevention service supporting LGBTQ+ youth ages 13 to 24 years old.

As a Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee at the Center for Mental Health Excellence (CFMHE), my priority is to create a strong therapeutic alliance with my clients, built on compassion, empathy, and understanding. I offer a supportive presence and a safe space where your experiences are acknowledged and respected. My practice integrates evidence-based strategies, combining insights from past experiences with practical solutions for present challenges. I advocate a holistic approach to well-being, encompassing mental, emotional, and spiritual health. My diverse background fosters appreciation for various cultures and perspectives.

I believe that the current framework of "mental illness" tells us that we are the problem. You are not the problem. While society encourages us to “fix” or “stop” painful emotional experiences, I hope to remove the expectation that we need “fixing” in order to thrive. I want to help you feel more connected, authentic and empowered in yourself and in your relationships. Together, we can incorporate and honor all of who you are (mind, body, spirit, community) and begin a healing journey that is centered on the foundation you want for your life and your future.

I am trained in a range of therapies but do not use a one-size-fits-all approach to treatment. I work with clients on challenges related to depression, anxiety, loss, adjustment to life changes, trauma, and family dynamics. Your voice and story are important. My goal is for you to not only feel like you have been listened to, but really heard.

With a strong foundation in mental health care, I am dedicated to assisting individuals and couples as they navigate life’s ups and downs, including struggles with anxiety, depression, and significant life transitions. My approach to therapy is dynamic and personalized, weaving together cognitive behavioral strategies, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness techniques to nurture resilience and encourage healing. My goal has always been to create a relatable and supportive environment where my clients can feel understood and empowered to make positive changes.

For over 25 years, I have eased the suffering of those facing anxiety, depression, trauma, couple, family, work & social relational conflict, impulse control, addictions, spiritual searches, grief & loss, life transitions & career change. I work with individuals, couples & families in West Los Angeles & New York City. I am licensed in CA & NY & Certified in EMDR-II, BrainSpotting-Phase 4 , Trauma Resiliency Training Level 2 and Neuro-Affective Touch. I offer & premarital counseling & wedding services, with a specialty in 12-Step Weddings.. I do not take insurance.

As a therapist who was born and raised in Hong Kong, I have had the opportunity to work with diverse clients of all backgrounds. I understand the unique challenges faced by children of immigrants, particularly those identifying as Asian American or emerging adults. Asian Americans often struggle with establishing a sense of belonging, internalized judgment of their thoughts, actions, and persistent feelings of inadequacy or shame. It can be challenging to exist between two or more different cultural norms, values, traditions, languages, familial obligations, social dynamics, and more.

Are you feeling that your life is unmanageable? Have your personal or professional relationships been affected? Your efforts to seek help symbolizes hope for improving your situation. You are not alone. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist for 15+years, I have specialized in treating many of the issues that hinder success in those important areas of life. My goal is to assist clients to improve their ability cope with challenges and help them develop skills to manage life beyond therapy.

My philosophy is to meet you, the client, where you are so that we can work together to help you to gain insight, self awareness and strength. We may look at patterns that have hindered you from achieving the success you desire in personal, family or work relationships. We will help you to find ways to change those patterns so that you are more comfortable with yourself and the choices that you make now. We will do all of this collaboratively and at a pace that is comfortable for you. I look forward to working with you!

My approach to therapy is grounded in Post Modern Narrative Theory, which emphasizes client strengths in the collaborative creation of a client's preferred life. I am passionate about creating hope and collaborating with clients to effectuate change. I work with individuals, couples and families.

For appointment consideration, visit my website, RuthLynch.com click on the link regarding therapy inquiries. Are you struggling with individual, family, or relationship challenges? Are you feeling anxious, sad, or overwhelmed in your current relationships? Are you sensitive to comments made by friends or family members? Do you feel the losses in your life more pronounced and difficult to understand? Awareness of your thoughts and feelings and how they affect you can begin the healing process.

Unlike psychiatry where medication is prescribed to prevent your feelings from being experienced, my practice is designed to make sense and make use of the sensations we are receiving from ourselves. Professionally bringing our attention to psychological symptoms puts us in direct contact with the core of our conflict(s) and sets forth a personal resolution.

The transition to motherhood is one of the most emotionally strenuous times in the life of a woman and her family. Preparation for this life-changing event is key to good mental health and a smooth transition. I specialize in women's mental health, around pregnancy and birth. I am a past president of Postpartum Support International, and current member of Maternal Mental Health Now in Los Angeles.and the statewide California Maternal Mental Health Collaborative as a core member of the training faculty.

My approach to therapy is rooted in a belief that change is possible. Most of my clients come to me because something in their lives isn't working. Whether the problem is familial, romantic, professional, emotional, or even existential, I find it usually comes down to a matter of relationship. How are we relating to the things that cause us to suffer? When we understand these relationships and the parts we play in them, we are free to make different choices, and to experience our lives, ourselves, and our loves in richer, more fulfilling ways.