Individual Therapy in Los Angeles
IN-PERSON therapy at my santa monica office
OR online therapy in CA - WHATEVER WORKS BEST FOR YOU
Carl Rogers, a psychologist and one of the founders of Humanistic Therapy said “In my early professional years I was asking the question, How can I treat, or cure, or change this person. Now I would phrase the question in this way: How can I provide a relationship which this person may use for his own personal growth?” I consider it a privilege to have the opportunity to work with my clients to develop a relationship that will facilitate growth and change. We’ll collaborate on what feels helpful and what doesn’t in ensure that we are both clear about what you are wanting from therapy.
Practicing in the “here-and-now" means we will explore issues as they occur right in the moment. The past informs our work, but we won’t be spending months on an archaeological dig of your childhood.
As we work together you will learn to:
Develop more satisfying relationships
Uncover old ideas about the past so you can live differently today
Feel your feelings without becoming overwhelmed by them
Learn how to regulate your nervous system
Our work is collaborative and tailored to your specific needs. Some clients come in once a week for individual therapy; others prefer group therapy or a combination of individual and group psychotherapy. Some clients prefer to work virtually via video conferencing. Together we’ll identify an approach that suits you.
Therapy for Trauma and Addictions
I specialize in addictions and trauma, and am certified in both Brainspotting and EMDR. I’m a Brainspotting Specialist and I teach other therapists who are seeking certification; Brainspotting is not just a trauma modality, it’s highly effective in helping creative and business professionals enhance their performance. Many of my clients find that Brainspotting/EMDR sessions help them uncover and discard patterns that are no longer serving them. Sometimes these patterns persist for people who have done a significant amount of talk therapy, techniques like Brainspotting and EMDR help us access the nervous system and the subcortical part of the brain where trauma is stored. Once this blocked energy begins to release, people start to feel more like themselves.
Early in my career I completed a 2-year training and certification in the NeroAffective Relational Model (NARM), a clinical approach that combines a focus on the nervous system with an exploration and curiosity regarding clients’ thoughts and emotions. NARM is resource and wellness-oriented, as well as non-pathologizing. The emphasis is on helping clients re-establish connection to their bodies and to the parts of self that are organized, coherent and functional.
grief counseling
Death is a part of life. I participated in an intensive grief training at Our House Grief Support Center, and I believe in the healing potential of grief work. Learn more about therapy for grief and loss.
aca and dysfunctional family support for adults
I have a passion for working with individuals who are recovering from addiction and those who grew up around addictive and/or mentally ill family members.
online therapy in ca
In addition to in-person therapy in my Santa Monica office, I also offer teletherapy via video or phone for clients who reside in the states of California, New York, and Texas. This may work well for you if you have a health condition, childcare limitations, unpredictable schedule, or just prefer not to drive in LA traffic. Contact me at 310-319-6500 to learn more about online therapy.
who can benefit from psychotherapy?
I have a passion for working with people who are recovering from trauma and addictions, as well as those who grew up around addictive and/or mentally ill family members. I also work with clients who are experiencing grief and loss, relationship issues, anxiety, menopause and aging concerns. I have a special place in my heart for anyone who has been impacted by the Los Angeles Wildfires.