Family Therapy in Los Feliz, Los Angeles, CA
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Norma Montenegro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Feliz, Los Angeles, CA 90027
I know change is possible, I've seen this with countless clients and can guide you in reaching your goals. I have over 10 years experience helping individuals reach their mental health goals and improve their relationships. If you're struggling with your partner or struggling yourself, there is hope. In resolving anxiety, depression, unresolved trauma or difficult family dynamics you can get to a healthy and happy place once again. My commitment to our work is that it may be challenging, but you won't have to face it alone.
I know change is possible, I've seen this with countless clients and can guide you in reaching your goals. I have over 10 years experience helping individuals reach their mental health goals and improve their relationships. If you're struggling with your partner or struggling yourself, there is hope. In resolving anxiety, depression, unresolved trauma or difficult family dynamics you can get to a healthy and happy place once again. My commitment to our work is that it may be challenging, but you won't have to face it alone.
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Nadia Akhtar Sim
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Los Feliz, Los Angeles, CA 90027 (Online Only)
I offer individual and family therapy, and utilize a relational approach in my practice.
I believe the foundation of living a truly fulfilling life comes from genuine and nurturing connection to others. As a therapist, my work consists of helping you find this type of connection through embracing vulnerability and increasing acceptance. Through our collaboration, we can gently and compassionately explore your needs, hopes, and fears while empowering you to utilize your strengths. Ultimately, you will arrive at a place of greater integration of all parts of yourself, while developing greater curiosity and understanding of the painful emotions and challenges that arise throughout life.
I offer individual and family therapy, and utilize a relational approach in my practice.
I believe the foundation of living a truly fulfilling life comes from genuine and nurturing connection to others. As a therapist, my work consists of helping you find this type of connection through embracing vulnerability and increasing acceptance. Through our collaboration, we can gently and compassionately explore your needs, hopes, and fears while empowering you to utilize your strengths. Ultimately, you will arrive at a place of greater integration of all parts of yourself, while developing greater curiosity and understanding of the painful emotions and challenges that arise throughout life.
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Gaea Woods
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Los Feliz, Los Angeles, CA 90027
I specialize in working with adults & adolescents experiencing symptoms of distress due to: anxiety, depression, disordered eating, life transitions, creative blocks, relationship problems, self-esteem, family issues, & trauma.
My style is loving, non-judgmental, and creative. My role is to help empower you to change. I do this by uncovering unconscious mechanisms that drive your current issues. Unconscious material comes into focus by our discussing your past relationships and life events. You will take an active role in therapy by looking inward. As your therapist I will assist you by promoting honesty, self-compassion, and self-acceptance in order for you to connect with your authentic self to come into your natural state of well-being.
I specialize in working with adults & adolescents experiencing symptoms of distress due to: anxiety, depression, disordered eating, life transitions, creative blocks, relationship problems, self-esteem, family issues, & trauma.
My style is loving, non-judgmental, and creative. My role is to help empower you to change. I do this by uncovering unconscious mechanisms that drive your current issues. Unconscious material comes into focus by our discussing your past relationships and life events. You will take an active role in therapy by looking inward. As your therapist I will assist you by promoting honesty, self-compassion, and self-acceptance in order for you to connect with your authentic self to come into your natural state of well-being.
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Miwa Taylor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Feliz, Los Angeles, CA 90027 (Online Only)
Sometimes we need help managing anxiety, depression, stressors of life, relationship struggles, self-esteem, trauma, loss, or alcohol use. It's more than okay to ask for help. Are you hoping to learn how to manage your anxiety or depression? Do you need help navigating relationships? Are you hard on yourself and struggling with self-love? Do you ever wonder how past hurts are affecting your current life? Do you need a safe space to process your life apart from friends and family? As a therapist, I enjoy helping people find the tools to improve their mental health and help them find happiness in their day-to-day lives.
Sometimes we need help managing anxiety, depression, stressors of life, relationship struggles, self-esteem, trauma, loss, or alcohol use. It's more than okay to ask for help. Are you hoping to learn how to manage your anxiety or depression? Do you need help navigating relationships? Are you hard on yourself and struggling with self-love? Do you ever wonder how past hurts are affecting your current life? Do you need a safe space to process your life apart from friends and family? As a therapist, I enjoy helping people find the tools to improve their mental health and help them find happiness in their day-to-day lives.
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My goal as a therapist is to strengthen healthy bonds, relationships and communication within families for children and their parents. I am a licensed clinical psychologist who currently works at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles with a specialization in school age children and developmental disabilities. I have worked extensively with children who struggle with symptoms of ADHD, depression, anxiety and autism who need support in managing the everyday social complexities that they face within their school, family and community environments.
My goal as a therapist is to strengthen healthy bonds, relationships and communication within families for children and their parents. I am a licensed clinical psychologist who currently works at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles with a specialization in school age children and developmental disabilities. I have worked extensively with children who struggle with symptoms of ADHD, depression, anxiety and autism who need support in managing the everyday social complexities that they face within their school, family and community environments.
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Shahrzad Mahmoudi
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Los Feliz, Los Angeles, CA 90027
In today's world we are surrounded by constructive and destructive forces. It is easy to get sucked in by the destructive forces such as fear or negativity which can lead to uneasiness, isolation, and disappointments. I believe therapy can be a helpful space to shift your focus to more constructive forces within yourself, your family, and your community. Therapy can help you to channel the pain into creation of a peaceful act, whether that's developing greater self-compassion, or untangling any relationship issues.
In today's world we are surrounded by constructive and destructive forces. It is easy to get sucked in by the destructive forces such as fear or negativity which can lead to uneasiness, isolation, and disappointments. I believe therapy can be a helpful space to shift your focus to more constructive forces within yourself, your family, and your community. Therapy can help you to channel the pain into creation of a peaceful act, whether that's developing greater self-compassion, or untangling any relationship issues.
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Melanie Siegel
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Feliz, Los Angeles, CA 90027
Drawing from a Psychodynamic foundation and incorporating elements of other modalities such as Narrative Therapy, Internal Family Systems, CBT, and Solution-Focused Therapy, I collaborate with clients to tailor the powerful healing process of therapy to their unique experiences and needs.
Change and growth are possible. Whether you are feeling stuck in a tiny dusty corner or lost in an enormous ocean, I'll meet you right where you are and help get you where you want to be. Taking the first step can be difficult, but will be rewarding as, together, the work that we begin now will expand your relationship to yourself and the world around you.
Drawing from a Psychodynamic foundation and incorporating elements of other modalities such as Narrative Therapy, Internal Family Systems, CBT, and Solution-Focused Therapy, I collaborate with clients to tailor the powerful healing process of therapy to their unique experiences and needs.
Change and growth are possible. Whether you are feeling stuck in a tiny dusty corner or lost in an enormous ocean, I'll meet you right where you are and help get you where you want to be. Taking the first step can be difficult, but will be rewarding as, together, the work that we begin now will expand your relationship to yourself and the world around you.
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Lyndsey Motarefi
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Feliz, Los Angeles, CA 90027 (Online Only)
As a licensed marriage and family therapist, and clinical sexologist, I am here to help.
{CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS} Do you find yourself wanting to break free from unhealthy relationship patterns? Do you have goals of improving your relationship emotionally and/or physically? Would you like to heal the wounds of past attachments? Do you feel curious about exploring your sexual identity? Are there sex specific concerns that you would like to obtain more clarity on? If the answer to any of the above questions is yes, please know that you are not alone. Even the healthiest of relationships need a check-up at times.
As a licensed marriage and family therapist, and clinical sexologist, I am here to help.
{CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS} Do you find yourself wanting to break free from unhealthy relationship patterns? Do you have goals of improving your relationship emotionally and/or physically? Would you like to heal the wounds of past attachments? Do you feel curious about exploring your sexual identity? Are there sex specific concerns that you would like to obtain more clarity on? If the answer to any of the above questions is yes, please know that you are not alone. Even the healthiest of relationships need a check-up at times.
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Dahlia Seroussi
Pre-Licensed Professional, MFT-A, MFA
Verified Verified
Los Feliz, Los Angeles, CA 90027 (Online Only)
I combine a warm and direct approach with evidence-based practices (and a splash of humor) to help you unpack, examine, and rewrite the narratives in your life. Drawing from modalities such as Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Internal Family Systems, we will work to align your thoughts and actions with your values so that you can lead the life you want. I view relationships and identity development through the lens of attachment theory with the goal of helping you draw clear connections from the past to the present and into an expansive and joyful future.
I combine a warm and direct approach with evidence-based practices (and a splash of humor) to help you unpack, examine, and rewrite the narratives in your life. Drawing from modalities such as Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Internal Family Systems, we will work to align your thoughts and actions with your values so that you can lead the life you want. I view relationships and identity development through the lens of attachment theory with the goal of helping you draw clear connections from the past to the present and into an expansive and joyful future.
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My current areas of practice include adults and adolescents coping with anxiety, depression, grief/loss, addiction, transitions, PTSD, LGBTQIA support, sexual assault, domestic violence, relationship and intimacy issues, and family conflict.
Managing our emotional world can be tough. My aim is to help you gain a better understanding of how your experiences have impacted the way you approach life and identify areas that need adjustment to reduce stress and increase balance. The safe space I create with my clients is designed to increase openness and authenticity, deepen self-awareness, and turn it into action toward their goals. I approach each client uniquely and help my clients develop coping skills based on their individual needs. Some skills include somatic experiencing to help nervous system regulation, CBT, and mindfulness/meditation techniques.
My current areas of practice include adults and adolescents coping with anxiety, depression, grief/loss, addiction, transitions, PTSD, LGBTQIA support, sexual assault, domestic violence, relationship and intimacy issues, and family conflict.
Managing our emotional world can be tough. My aim is to help you gain a better understanding of how your experiences have impacted the way you approach life and identify areas that need adjustment to reduce stress and increase balance. The safe space I create with my clients is designed to increase openness and authenticity, deepen self-awareness, and turn it into action toward their goals. I approach each client uniquely and help my clients develop coping skills based on their individual needs. Some skills include somatic experiencing to help nervous system regulation, CBT, and mindfulness/meditation techniques.
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Marney E Stofflet
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
Los Feliz, Los Angeles, CA 90029
I have been in private practice as a psychotherapist foreclose to 40 years and have had the good fortune of working with individuals, couples and families dealing with a variety of life's challenges. I work with issues of sexuality,life needs, anxiety, adolescent and family problems,depression,abuse, addictions, special needs children and interpersonal relationships.I also do extensive work with people confronting the hard work of grief and loss and with individuals who have lost someone to suicide. My goals as a clinician are to guide individuals toward healing and self-understanding in an atmosphere of trust and self-respect.
I have been in private practice as a psychotherapist foreclose to 40 years and have had the good fortune of working with individuals, couples and families dealing with a variety of life's challenges. I work with issues of sexuality,life needs, anxiety, adolescent and family problems,depression,abuse, addictions, special needs children and interpersonal relationships.I also do extensive work with people confronting the hard work of grief and loss and with individuals who have lost someone to suicide. My goals as a clinician are to guide individuals toward healing and self-understanding in an atmosphere of trust and self-respect.
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Florence J Calhoun
Marriage & Family Therapist, MEd, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Feliz, Los Angeles, CA 90027 (Online Only)
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I have specialized training in the following: life coaching, working with couples who have experienced domestic violence, working with family caregivers, and impulse control problems such as anger and rage.
I believe in the strength that lies within all of us. Therapist and client begin a collaborative journey to find that strength. This journey takes us on a search of solutions to painful and problematic situations. My belief is the foundation from which I develop a therapeutic relationship with my clients. Together, we utilize our creativity to reshape, redefine, and develop a renewed sense of hope, purpose, and inner strength. I help my clients to understand, persevere, endure, and, ultimately, reclaim their will and sense of purpose. I help people find solutions to seemingly insurmountable problems.
I have specialized training in the following: life coaching, working with couples who have experienced domestic violence, working with family caregivers, and impulse control problems such as anger and rage.
I believe in the strength that lies within all of us. Therapist and client begin a collaborative journey to find that strength. This journey takes us on a search of solutions to painful and problematic situations. My belief is the foundation from which I develop a therapeutic relationship with my clients. Together, we utilize our creativity to reshape, redefine, and develop a renewed sense of hope, purpose, and inner strength. I help my clients to understand, persevere, endure, and, ultimately, reclaim their will and sense of purpose. I help people find solutions to seemingly insurmountable problems.
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Jen Rivers
Pre-Licensed Professional, BA, MSW, ASW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Los Feliz, Los Angeles, CA 90027
Do you feel like you don’t belong anywhere? Maybe you feel like you’re not good enough. Or not queer enough. Maybe you feel like you don’t fit into queer spaces. Perhaps you just don’t fit into the box assigned to you by society and family. Maybe you've been trapped by trauma(s) you experienced, anxiety, and/or depression. Maybe you’re a person that just wants to explore who you are. I‘m here to help support you as you begin to explore who you are as your true, authentic self.
Do you feel like you don’t belong anywhere? Maybe you feel like you’re not good enough. Or not queer enough. Maybe you feel like you don’t fit into queer spaces. Perhaps you just don’t fit into the box assigned to you by society and family. Maybe you've been trapped by trauma(s) you experienced, anxiety, and/or depression. Maybe you’re a person that just wants to explore who you are. I‘m here to help support you as you begin to explore who you are as your true, authentic self.
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Bahar Shaker
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Los Feliz, Los Angeles, CA 90025 (Online Only)
As an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, my role is to provide a safe space for you to navigate this multifaceted healing journey.
Now Accepting New Clients. If you're feeling lost, overwhelmed, or just need a safe space to talk, I’m here to listen. I’ll respond within 24 hours. In therapy, we’ll gently explore whatever’s weighing on your heart—whether it’s past wounds, emotional struggles, the ups and downs of relationships, or simply finding what brings meaning to your life. Together, we’ll find clarity, healing, and a sense of peace. You don’t have to navigate this alone. What if taking this step could lead you to a deeper sense of understanding and peace within yourself?
As an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, my role is to provide a safe space for you to navigate this multifaceted healing journey.
Now Accepting New Clients. If you're feeling lost, overwhelmed, or just need a safe space to talk, I’m here to listen. I’ll respond within 24 hours. In therapy, we’ll gently explore whatever’s weighing on your heart—whether it’s past wounds, emotional struggles, the ups and downs of relationships, or simply finding what brings meaning to your life. Together, we’ll find clarity, healing, and a sense of peace. You don’t have to navigate this alone. What if taking this step could lead you to a deeper sense of understanding and peace within yourself?
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Dana Julian
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Los Feliz, Los Angeles, CA 90027 (Online Only)
I see you. Are you constantly overthinking or buried in negative self-talk? Are you tired of fighting with your partner or contending with sexual issues? Or are you carrying the unsung wounds of painful events or a draining caregiving routine? Whatever brought you to my doorstep, you are welcome here. Feel good in your mind, body, and soul. I’m Dana Julian, a licensed marriage and family therapist offering online therapy to individuals and couples in California. We all need healthy and fulfilling relationships to thrive. I aim to build a collaborative and trusting partnership so you can heal or strengthen your relationship with your
I see you. Are you constantly overthinking or buried in negative self-talk? Are you tired of fighting with your partner or contending with sexual issues? Or are you carrying the unsung wounds of painful events or a draining caregiving routine? Whatever brought you to my doorstep, you are welcome here. Feel good in your mind, body, and soul. I’m Dana Julian, a licensed marriage and family therapist offering online therapy to individuals and couples in California. We all need healthy and fulfilling relationships to thrive. I aim to build a collaborative and trusting partnership so you can heal or strengthen your relationship with your
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Psychotherapy is an opportunity to feel better and to grow as a person. Therapy can alleviate symptoms like anxiety or depression, provide insight into what makes you happy, and help you develop your most genuine and creative self. Symptom relief and self development are achieved by providing you with a safe and empathetic environment, by exploring the role of unconscious forces in your decision making, and by linking your present relationships to past ones, particularly those of your family of origin. I do this while respecting your autonomy and your right to make your own decisions.
Psychotherapy is an opportunity to feel better and to grow as a person. Therapy can alleviate symptoms like anxiety or depression, provide insight into what makes you happy, and help you develop your most genuine and creative self. Symptom relief and self development are achieved by providing you with a safe and empathetic environment, by exploring the role of unconscious forces in your decision making, and by linking your present relationships to past ones, particularly those of your family of origin. I do this while respecting your autonomy and your right to make your own decisions.
Janice Tourtouropoulos
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Feliz, Los Angeles, CA 90027 (Online Only)
Hi there! I'm Jani Tourtouropoulos, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT, working in Telehealth with clients in California. I specialize in working with adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, substance use and abuse, life transitions, and relationship troubles. My approach is eclectic and varies based on my client's needs. I work from a humanistic, client-centered approach to support the therapeutic relationship and current dynamics. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Mindfulness.
Hi there! I'm Jani Tourtouropoulos, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT, working in Telehealth with clients in California. I specialize in working with adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, substance use and abuse, life transitions, and relationship troubles. My approach is eclectic and varies based on my client's needs. I work from a humanistic, client-centered approach to support the therapeutic relationship and current dynamics. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Mindfulness.
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Dr. Meline Mazmanyan
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Los Feliz, Los Angeles, CA 90027 (Online Only)
Hi! I'm Dr. M. If you are experiencing relationship difficulties with your partner or family, I would love to work with you. My ultimate goal is to provide a safe, warm and loving environment for you. I will gently guide and challenge you to explore how your family of origin and culture influence your attachments as an adult. I believe our relationships are the source of our happiness. Whether it is with your partner, a family member, a friend or a co-worker, I can help you navigate these relational difficulties. Most importantly, through our work you will gain confidence and a better understanding of yourself.
Hi! I'm Dr. M. If you are experiencing relationship difficulties with your partner or family, I would love to work with you. My ultimate goal is to provide a safe, warm and loving environment for you. I will gently guide and challenge you to explore how your family of origin and culture influence your attachments as an adult. I believe our relationships are the source of our happiness. Whether it is with your partner, a family member, a friend or a co-worker, I can help you navigate these relational difficulties. Most importantly, through our work you will gain confidence and a better understanding of yourself.
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Bo Gabriel
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Los Feliz, Los Angeles, CA 90027
The therapeutic relationship allows for awareness, healing, and growth. Utilizing empathy, humor, and gentle confrontation, I offer a safe space for clients to cope with painful times, challenging relationships, and issues with self. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in anxiety, relationship, identity, artistic, and grief/loss issues.
The therapeutic relationship allows for awareness, healing, and growth. Utilizing empathy, humor, and gentle confrontation, I offer a safe space for clients to cope with painful times, challenging relationships, and issues with self. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in anxiety, relationship, identity, artistic, and grief/loss issues.
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I specialize with relationship challenges, trauma, shame, poor self-esteem, depression, anxiety, family conflict, academic/educational difficulties, grief.
Life is full of things that push us down, make us anxious, make us feel scared, traumatize us, hold us back from being happy, and trap us in shame. We often get stuck doing things that aren't helping us or fixing us. We get stuck in relationships that feel bad, we feel worthless, we hide our true selves, or we start acting-out in a way that masks the real pain we have. Changing these patterns can feel impossible. Fear takes over and makes us forget who we are or what we are good at...and we waste our lives feeling incredibly unsafe. I help my clients break these terrible cycles, so that they feel like life is finally moving forward.
I specialize with relationship challenges, trauma, shame, poor self-esteem, depression, anxiety, family conflict, academic/educational difficulties, grief.
Life is full of things that push us down, make us anxious, make us feel scared, traumatize us, hold us back from being happy, and trap us in shame. We often get stuck doing things that aren't helping us or fixing us. We get stuck in relationships that feel bad, we feel worthless, we hide our true selves, or we start acting-out in a way that masks the real pain we have. Changing these patterns can feel impossible. Fear takes over and makes us forget who we are or what we are good at...and we waste our lives feeling incredibly unsafe. I help my clients break these terrible cycles, so that they feel like life is finally moving forward.
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Family Therapy
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.