Welcome
It's too easy to get wrapped up in everything; to let the day-to-day stuff distract us from ourselves. Therapy invites you to come back.
I don't know yet what prompted you to come searching here. Whatever you're going through, whatever thoughts or feelings you're having that made you think of this, you’re on the right track. Keep going.
“The meeting of two personalities is like the contact of two chemical substances: if there is any reaction, both are transformed.”
Therapy for
Individuals & Partners
A therapeutic relationship can be powerful; it can help people come to a deeper sense of awareness and make profound changes in their lives.
We’ll explore what’s going on and be curious together, it will be creative and collaborative. Make yourself a priority here and get reacquainted on another level. You’ll notice a difference as awareness grows.
Approach
I work relationally and psychodynamically, which means our connection and building of trust will be most important so we can explore the past and look at what emerges with us in the moment.
My ultimate aim is for this to feel welcoming and nonjudgemental, for us to come together to talk, identify obstacles, get curious and go deep on anything from harmful patterns to uncovering what you really want.
My practice is LGBTQ+ affirmative and sex positive. I’m aware of white supremacy’s impact and am committed to ongoing consciousness and valuing of BIPOC folks’ experiences and needs.
I specialize in anxiety, trauma, co-dependency, self-esteem, relationships, life transitions, communication, gender, sexuality and existential stress.
about me
I’ve been interested in psychology ever since I was a teenager. I feel a calling to this work. An Angelino my whole life, I completed my Bachelors Degree in Psychology at Cal State LA and Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology at Antioch University LA.
I supervise pre-licensed clinicians, facilitate workshops and teach. I’ve previously served as director of the clinical training program at The Southern California Counseling Center, a non-profit providing low-fee counseling to the greater LA area.
I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and currently see clients in private practice in Toluca Lake, California- in person and via Telehealth.
Associate Therapists
Offering in-person sessions and via Telehealth
Alyce Waxman
Specializing in relational therapy with artists & people in creative fields, Alyce also works with individual adults, couples, families, teens, and groups struggling with the impact of attachment trauma, anxiety, self-worth, overwhelm, life & career transitions, and creative blocks. Alyce approaches the work with tenderness, humor and curiosity. Her practice is informed by cultural sensitivity and allyship to LGBTQ and BIPOC communities.
Lenny
He/Him
Lenny is sometimes in the office with unconditional positive regard, intense eye contact and somatic grounding experiences. He is hypoallergenic, doesn’t shed, and is a good boy.
Contact
Finding a therapist with whom you can connect is everything. However you're comfortable contacting me: phone email or text, tell me a little bit about what's on your mind and we'll schedule a free 20 minute phone consultation to see if we're a good fit. If we’re not, I will help you get to the right place.