Valeria Ana Penela, Psychologist in Los Angeles, 90024

Valeria Ana Penela, Psy.D

Profession(s):
Psychology
License Status:
I'm a licensed professional.
Primary License:
PSYCHOLOGIST - 20934

My Approach to Helping

Are you feeling stressed and overwhelmed at work or your relationships? With an active and engaging approach I strive to establish a trusting relationship in which growth and healing are possible. I help people to understand, appreciate, and help the parts of themselves that interfere with feeling satisfied and happy. My intention as a therapist is to nurture a non-judgmental and caring environment that supports and empowers individuals and couples to take steps towards making the changes they want their lives.

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More Info About My Practice

I feel passionate about helping individuals and couples achieve their full potential. No matter how much you are struggling you can live a freer and fuller life.Therapy can be an intimate journey of growth and discovery in which you can open yourself to new possibilities through self-reflection and understanding. I work with people from all ethnicities, backgrounds and sexual orientations.

Asking for help takes great courage. The most important factor in successful therapy is to find a good match. We can meet for an initial consultation and see if we can work well together. Our work can proceed from there.

Specific Issue(s) I'm Skilled at Helping With

People seek therapy for different reasons. You might feel overwhelmed, anxious and depressed because you are constantly striving for external perfection. Based on my clinical experience, I believe many people come to therapy because they find it difficult to relate to others in ways that are genuine, authentic and satisfying. They long for more meaningful and fulfilling relationships. Therapy can be of great help in this area. I can help you to gain clarity and strength and to feel more comfortable in your own skin.

Services I Provide

Individual Therapy & Counseling
Group Therapy
Consultation
Clinical Supervision

Ages I Work With

Adults

Languages I Speak

English
Spanish

Groups I Work With

I have extensive experience and can empathize with people working in the entertainment industry and the creative arts. I work well with people who are going through LIFE TRANSITIONS such as moving to a new city or country, getting a divorce, and starting or ending a new career or relationship.

I have successfully treated individuals suffering from TRAUMATIC LOSS, DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, EATING DISORDERS, ADDICTIONS AND SOMATIC DISORDERS (such as headaches, nausea, skin problems) that have no medical explanation.

I also provide GROUP THERAPY for WOMEN. Group is a unique form of therapy that can offer opportunities in self-awareness, social confidence, developing a deeper capacity for intimacy, and learning how you impact others.