Regardless of the situations or experiences you are going through, you are not alone. Every individual deserves to be heard and understood.
I provide a safe space for you to process your feelings and emotions, gain insight, heal from your past experiences, and utilize new coping tools and strategies to grow into a stronger version of yourself.
I have experience working with individuals: children, adolescents, young adults, and adults that struggle with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and trauma.
I am a Registered AMFT (#135937) and work under the direct supervision of licensed Clinical Social Worker Jessica Piña (#101452)
Psychologist, Ph.D, Diplomate-Academy of Cognitive Therapy; Trainer- Prolonged Exposure for PTSD- CTSA
I have extensive experience working with various evidence-based modalities as well as alternative and somatic therapies. I currently work at Harbor UCLA as a Clinical Director of a Trauma service and as Associate Professor at UCLA, David Geffen School of Medicine. I am Bilingual in Hebrew and English. Areas of specialization: Mood disorders; anxiety disorders; post traumatic stress disorder; life transition and adjustment issues; bereavement and loss; couple and relationship therapy; Family therapy; Parenting strategies; work related stress. I am also available for lectures, and trainings and certifications (Prolonged Exposure)
Hello! Thank you for being here, I know how difficult it can be to find the right therapist. I love to work with clients who are struggling with their relationships, depression, anxiety and trauma. I specialize in couples, people of color and queer folx. I am very warm and I like to add some humor to our sessions. If you think we could be a good fit, please send me an email!
Mercedes Samudio, DSW, LCSW (she/her/hers; residing on Tongva Land), is an esteemed clinical social worker, acclaimed author, sought-after international speaker, and pioneering entrepreneur, with a focus on African American mental health. She collaborates with parents globally to cultivate a nurturing parental identity through her groundbreaking Parental Identity Development Model and her transformative Shame-Proof Parenting approach, aiming to alleviate parental shame while fostering healthy child development. With expertise in trauma-informed practices, Mercedes assists parents in healing from past wounds that may affect their parenting dynamics. Beyond her professional role, Mercedes enjoys life in sunny Southern California with her beloved spouse and their three cherished pets (two cats and a dog). Discover more about her impactful work at shameproofparenting.com.
Welcome to my therapy space, where healing and transformation converge on the path to recovery. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a dedicated focus on guiding individuals through the intricate journey of healing. My mission is to provide you with a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental environment where your experiences are honored and your resilience is celebrated. I believe that healing is a collaborative endeavor, and together, we will explore the depths of your emotions, thoughts, and memories, allowing us to unearth the strength within you.
In my practice, I believe that everyone has the inherent strength to overcome life's challenges, and my role is to help you access those strengths. What makes my practice stand out is the personalized, compassionate approach I take with each client, ensuring that therapy is tailored to meet your unique needs and goals. I combine evidence-based techniques with a deep understanding of human emotions and behavior, creating a supportive environment that promotes healing and growth. My commitment to confidentiality and creating a safe space allows for a trusting therapist-client relationship. Here, you're not just another case; you're a person with a story that deserves to be heard and understood. Together, we'll work not just on coping, but on thriving, helping you to live a more fulfilled and balanced life.
Transforms therapists specialize in the treatment of trauma and related disorders. We incorporate a mind body approach, informed by current neuropsychological research. Our therapists are trauma informed and trained in body oriented approaches such as somatic experiencing, mindfulness and psychedelic assisted psychotherapy and integration.
I work with adults and couples of all genders on all journeys with the goal of helping clients to foster self-love, promote self-discovery, and strengthen their relationships. I specialize in Non-Monogamous, Kink, LGBTQ+, and sex worker communities.
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, LAADC-CA, M-RAS, NCPM, DV VICTIM ADVOCATE
Hello, I'm Shannon.
In addition to being a Mental Health Provider, I am also a Nationally Certified Professional Mediator (NCPM).
Being a Nationally Certified Professional Mediator, has helped me a great deal as a mental health provider.
I am able to break down the layers of a situation or conflict with the goal of a positive outcome for everyone involved.
Four things I want you to know before you begin therapy with me:
1. I want treatment to work just as much as you do......
2. I am not judging you, and need to hear all of your truth(s) in order to best support you. You can't heal what you won't reveal........
3. I will not fight you for your healing....
What that means is: I will not work harder than you do. However, I will be right there beside you as we navigate your Mental Health journey together.....
4. If you don't connect with me, that's okay. Don't be afraid to try someone new, and keep trying until you find the right fit.....
I look forward to working with you!
I work from a non-pathologizing lens and strive to support my clients in exploring what past or current traumatic experiences, including personal/specific, cultural, and systemic, may be currently impacting their self-view and functioning.
I offer a trauma assessment, EMDR treatment, and IFS to support processing past trauma (including chronic and childhood traumas) and grief & loss that may be causing current distress, unhappiness, relationship challenges, negative beliefs about one's self or abilities, and a lack of personal fulfillment.