Counseling in Van Nuys, CA. Find the Right Therapist.

I am passionate about helping clients raise their level of self-awareness and transform themselves and their relationships into the level they have always wanted and dedicated to helping you discover new ways of challenging old patterns of thoughts and behaviors.

Are you in need of SOMETHING to change? I’m passionate about helping people reach their full potential. My goal is to work with you in a safe, nonjudgmental environment, to figure out what obstacles are getting in the way of the life you envisioned for yourself.

CREATE THE LIFE YOU WANT. Your life’s not working the way you'd like? Find out why and change it. - Struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, gay/lesbian/bisexual issues, addictions (substances or behaviors)? These are some of the special areas where I can help.

Knowing when to ask for help is a sign of true strength. I provide a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental environment to help you gain a new perspective from someone who can speak to you honestly & openly; something friends & family can't always provide.

I treat both couples and individuals and tailor psychotherapy to meet the goals and needs of the patient. The therapeutic relationship is especially important and my goal is to provide a collaborative psychotherapy experience in a safe, comfortable environment.

LMFT who combines talk, creative arts, and play to address personal hurdles and unspoken pains with my clients. I offer mutually co-created opportunities for change through creative arts therapies because sometimes words aren't enough, no matter your age.

Are you and your partner struggling? Does it feel like whenever you try to talk about the issues that are going on between you that the communication breaks down? Are you avoiding the topic all together and growing further and further apart? I can help. 8182009513

A Couples Counselor and narrative therapist, I have two decades of experience helping people live new, empowering stories for their lives. 25 years of art-making and an MFA as a painter has informed my ability to creatively meet my clients' hopes for their futures.

For over forty years, Dr. Brainerd has worked with individuals, couples and families to help them understand and find relief from emotional distress and solutions for troubling and puzzling problems. He combines working on problems with enhancing the quality of life.

I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship and have witnessed firsthand how impactful & transformative it can be. In-person and online, my clinical approach is integrative and customized to meet each individual client’s life circumstances, needs, & wishes.

I provide a family focused approach addressing the complex developmental needs of children, adolescents, and their families in addressing anxiety, depression, ADHD, and behavioral concerns.

Because Sometimes... You Need More Than a Friend... When expertise and experience count you can count on us to make the difference. Call us for a FREE initial consultation with one of our highly trained, experienced therapists! Sanity for the Insanity of Life!

My psychotherapeutic approach in working with clients is strength-based and solution-oriented. I work closely with you, collaborating and building a personal connection while supporting your strengths and highlighting areas of growth.