Find a Therapist in La Crescenta, California.

Finding a psychotherapist is like finding an ally; you don't have to bear the weight of your problems alone. In a safe setting, at your pace, I use a blend of the most researched and effective therapies, including EMDR, an invaluable tool for the treatment of PTSD, and emotional problems. It gives me great personal satisfaction to provide you with a space to self reflect, be truly seen, and help you create the life that you want.

Psychotherapy is a fun, engaging, and transformative process! As your therapist I will work closely with you to identify what is working in your life, as well as what is missing and what isn't working. We will identify your real, hidden and emergent dreams, and goals. I will hold you accountable to making the changes you desire real, and this will further assist you in becoming more of the person that you want to be. I have assisted countless individuals and couples in the process of self discovery, living your truth, and living an identity of your choice, not one ascribed to you.

Are you struggling with stress overload, anxiety, or depression? Are you going through a difficult life transition? Psychotherapy can help. In my work in psychotherapy, I bring a balance of respectful, empathetic listening, and introduction of skills and strategies. We would work collaboratively together to determine which approaches would work best for you. There are many Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) tools to choose from. Some are faster working, while others work more gradually, taking smaller steps. Would you like to feel less anxious, less depressed, less overwhelmed? Take the first step today. Call me for a short phone interview to see if I might be the right therapist for you.

I provide caring conversation that helps people to achieve preferred stories for their lives. If Psychotherapy were a success what would have changed? I help to overcome obstacles, while fostering strengths and resources. My work assists short and long-term goals. In collaboration with individuals, couples and families, I offer therapy that creates alternative hopes for the future.

Meetings typically feel like engaging conversations where together we take on a problem (or a set of problems) that has been affecting your life in a way that is not what you want. Over the course of these conversations, you might expect to gain a better sense of where you stand and how you want to proceed, based on your skills, your resourcefulness, and what is truly important to you.

Psychotherapy Psychotherapy/talk therapy is an incredibly healing tool that helps us process feelings and emotions that otherwise we may not be able to process. Learning how to communicate love and respect, with loved ones is one of the most healing experiences that the human brain can possibly experience. I believe that connecting on a different level with ourselves and loved ones is how we heal.

I specialize in working with children, teens, and adults with a history of childhood trauma. I am experienced and certified working with people who have a history of sexual abuse, incest, neglect, physical abuse, divorce, death, loss, etc. With treatment, the difficult experience of living with trauma (anxiety, difficulty sleeping, nightmares, relationship issues, feeling alone, etc.) can be alleviated and life can feel worthwhile again.

Whether you're in your 20's or 30's and coping with anxiety or depression, or in midlife and seeking to redefine yourself and invite more meaning, passion, and purpose, for the last decade, I've endeavored to provide effective, affordable therapy, focusing on the whole person, not just the symptoms. Therapy can help you quiet emotional turbulence and negative thinking, uncover barriers to positivity, heal old emotional wounds, restore balance, and experience more of your full potential.

Maybe you are feeling anxiety, depression, or perhaps you are feeling stuck in the past, due to childhood abuse or other traumatic experiences. Whatever the situation, you have a sense that something needs to change. As your therapist, my role is as a supportive collaborator who will work with you as we explore and unearth the thoughts and feelings which are causing you pain. It is important to feel emotionally safe and cared about, and I have helped many people to be able to express themselves in a trusting, non-judgmental environment, leading to an overall improvement in their functioning, satisfaction, and relationships.....

By discussing your inner-most thoughts and feelings with an objective and caring psychologist over a period of several weeks or months, most people begin to gradually discover growth and improvements in many areas of their lives from relationships to employment to general happiness. It is often said that "the unexamined life is not worth living", and most of us would agree.

I truly believe psychotherapy provides a healing, transforming relationship that will ultimately empower you to make long-lasting life changes. One main goal in my personal therapeutic approach is to fundamentally change the struggle you likely have with your thoughts and feelings, so you can be free to experience a better quality of life. I tend to utilize a variety of therapeutic frameworks to conceptualize and fit your specific needs, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Interpersonal Neurobiology, Relational Therapy, Family Systems, and Psychodynamic Therapy.

Our role is to develop a strong, supportive and collaborative therapeutic alliance with our clients instilling hope for healing from past trauma. We work to engage our clients in the therapeutic process in order to promote progress and the development of positive goals and expectations. Clients are equipped with effective coping skills that give them greater success in managing challenges they face in their daily lives.

Psychotherapy is another word for talk therapy. As a marriage and family therapist registered intern I do engage in talk therapy with my clients. The ultimate goal of my approach to psychotherapy is to help clients to experience positive change. I use reflective listening skills, strategic questioning, and creating a safe and nurturing environment to effectively practice psychotherapy.