You may have recently discovered that your partner has been engaging in addictive or sexually compulsive behaviors. Or you may have known for a long time that something did't feel right. Whether you have decided to leave or stay, you will need support and a safe place to process all the conflicting emotions. I specialize in helping individuals and couples heal from relational traumas. This may include infidelity, addictions, and sexually compulsive behaviors. Give me a call and we can see if I am the person to help you begin healing.

I help you get to know yourself better. Working with deep compassion and understanding, clients often find healing through enhancing their strengths and exploring new ways of being. My work is effective with adults, couples, families, and adolescents. I'm particularly passionate about working with people who possess the courage to live lifestyles that are counter-culture to mainstream society and those ready to deepen their relationship with other-than-human nature. My background and specialties include experience with trauma recovery, alternatives to mainstream education, multi-cultural, blended families, spirituality, and adoption related issues.

I'm Dr. Antoinette Ibrahimi, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist practicing in Claremont & Arcadia & Telehealth CA. Each person and relationship has their own unique struggles that they walk with through life. My goal is to support each person on their journey toward creating a solid sense of self and emotional connection. I believe that getting to know yourself on a deeper level helps you choose the life you wish to live. Asking for help is a courageous act. My role as a psychologist is to create a genuine, safe, supportive, compassionate space where you can build lasting change within yourself and your relationships. It is my privilege to witness individual and family journeys toward growth and healing. I have experience and training working with families, individual adults, and couples to manage anxiety, grief and loss, life transitions, depression, marriage difficulties, trauma, chronic illness, and behavioral issues. Our collaborative relationship allows me to get to know you and your relationships, so I can help you build lasting and meaningful life changes. I help my clients through their journeys using a differentiation family systems perspective. Together we will help you achieve and maintain balance so you can live the life you want.

My deepest wish is for you to know that you have everything you need in order to be happy RIGHT NOW. You are enough. And if you have a partner(s), you deserve happiness in your relationship. Has something in your life led you to believe this isn’t true? My passion is to support you in healing the wounds of the past, fostering a loving relationship with yourself and with others, and becoming comfortable in your own skin. If you are a parent of a child who is in need of support I want to be able to support your entire family in working together to find the best path for all of your happiness and success.

Life is inherently challenging, and resisting that reality can deepen suffering. You may have long imagined becoming a parent, only to find yourself grappling with unexpected and complicated feelings towards yourself or your child. Or perhaps in an effort to avoid the pain of your past, you may have turned to food or alcohol or relied on patterns like people-pleasing or conflict avoidance—only to realize that, strategies that once helped you cope are now causing your harm. Whatever brings you here, I applaud your willingness to confront your relationship to trauma, depression, and anxiety and to initiating a first step. With 18 years of experience supporting individuals and couples through these challenges, among others, I would be privileged to walk alongside you in this work. Therapy with me is relational, collaborative, active, empathic, and experiential—at times direct and gently challenging. I tailor approaches to meet the individual needs of my clients and draw from depth-oriented and somatic approaches, including intensive short-term dynamic psychotherapy (ISTDP), psychodynamic therapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), Brainspotting, internal family systems (IFS), emotionally focused therapy (EFT), and Relational Life Therapy (RLF). I am trauma-informed and LGBTQ affirmative, and deeply value working with BIPOC and SWANA clients and couples navigating identity and cultural dynamics in a patriarchical and colonial culture. I am deeply enjoy working with parents and couples navigating ADHD in their dynamic.

In my work with you (consistent weekly 50 min sessions), I step in as a guide on your path, and am versed in being able to see things from a larger, more symbolic perspective with you, to help you do that with better ease yourself. The approach I use is called "holistic" because I am looking at your personality traits, strengths, talents, gifts, weaknesses, body system, energy system, heart, emotions, relationships, moods, and mental orientation to piece together the choices you have made on your journey here. Together, we look at Who You Are in a deeper way, and with a lot of love, empathy and compassion. What works and what is not working? Where are you stuck? Where are you in pain? Where do you feel empty, bored or lost? What do you long for? Where do you feel flow and joy? How are your relationships working or not working? Then we notice patterns and dynamics that repeat year after year. These show up in your physical world and your physical body. Perhaps there is loss, grief, anger, guilt or shame holding you back. I help you clear this so that more of your life force is freed up and you can live a more fulfilling life of your choosing. Many of our patterns are attachment related and go back to a time when we were very young or little. I can help you see this with greater insight, help you know yourself deeper, and fall more in love with your life journey. In this way, I am working with you the person, as well as you the Soul. I am not afraid to address the concept of the "soul" together and your deeper connection to all. In fact, it is imperative that we do.

I have always enjoyed helping others and working with diverse individuals! Whether you're dealing with short-term issues, like life transitions, stressors, or relationship difficulties, or more long-term issues, like coping with chronic mental illness, or feeling stuck and unsatisfied in your life, I provide a safe and nonjudgmental space to explore your thoughts and feelings and facilitate growth leading to a more fulfilled life. My approach to therapy varies on the individual needs of each client; however, I am trained in Cognitive Behavior Therapy and using evidenced based treatments. Also, I incorporate mindfulness techniques and humor when appropriate.

Live the life you want to be living now! Whether you want to have more fulfilling relationships, work through past traumas, overcome your anxiety, grief, or depression, I will create a safe and trusting environment for us to work on creating a balanced, joy-filled life. It's never too early or too late to start living you best life! It's normal to be skeptical of change and doubt that things can get better. I have sat with hundreds of clients throughout the years and help the hope for them until they can see it themselves. I believe we're all capable and deserving of a joyful life. I specialize in working with clients who have experienced any kind of trauma in their lives. Trauma or unhealthy relationships tend to create long term pain whether it's in the form of anxiety, depression, low self-esteem or unfulfilling relationships. By examining and working through past pain and creating healthy beliefs and actions, we can work through authentic joy. My approach to therapy is using solution-focused tools to help you find relief from your immediate problems pretty quickly as we use some relational tools to break up old patterns that are not working for you and create new habits and beliefs that actually serve you.

At various stages in our lives, we may face new situations, traumas, or feelings of sadness, anxiety, or stress. It is during these times that it can be beneficial to take a step towards helping ourselves, and by being here, you are doing just that. I have an Internal Family Systems approach, however, I will use all evidence-based practices best suited for my clients. Some common examples are cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, or psycho dynamic therapy I very much feel therapy is about my client's journey, and I like to help assist their healing in the most prudent fashion. I have a very direct, but empathetic and compassionate approach. I enjoy working with teens, adults, couples, and families who are working through life changes, grief, stress, anxiety, depression, or trauma.

Since each client is unique, my therapy approach is designed just for you and your specific needs. Research has shown a correlation between Mental Health and Physical Health, so an approach addressing both could lead to the ultimate therapeutic results. A holistic approach will best serve you in dealing with depression, anxiety, stress, and emotional relationship issues. This is what I specifically do. I also use Yoga Therapy to enhance the needs of specific clients. I am a great listener, compassionate, and non-judgmental. If you are serious about changing your life areas you think need improvements; I am here to support and accompany you in your journey to self-discovery in balancing your life to the better outcome you deserve.

I’m a registered associate clinical social worker and LGBTQ2STGI+ affirmative therapist with over a decade in the film industry as an International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) camera department member. Trained in emotionally focused therapy (EFT) and certified in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), palliative care, and SafeTALK suicide prevention, I work through a holistic, anti-oppressive lens that integrates parts work, somatic awareness, and creative expression. As a queer person, film professional, and trauma survivor, I bring lived experience, compassion, and active collaboration to therapy—helping clients grow, explore, laugh, and rest. I work across the lifespan, specializing in LGBQ2STGI+ care, occupational stress, chronic or life-altering illness, and inner child reparenting. I especially value working with film industry folks, knowing firsthand the demands of life on set.

Our objective is to help you heal and find long-term happiness. In our sessions together you will discover how to reduce stress and anxiety, make positive changes, and regain control of your life. We offer a secure, judgment-free environment where you can harness your inner strengths and learn healthy coping skills. For more information on treatment modalities and practice policies please call 310-999-4996. We specialize in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral therapy, Psychodynamic therapy, Psychoanalysis, Crisis Intervention therapy, Gestalt therapy, Family Systems Interventions and Interpersonal therapy with a focus on Anxiety, Depression, Addiction, Eating Disorders, Codependency, Addiction, Traumas, Substance Abuse, Anger Management, Relationship issues, PreMarital Counseling, Marital Counseling, Loss, Grief, Divorce, variety of Mood Disorders, Personality Disorders and relationship issues. Our professional experience includes conducting psychological assessments, psychological testing, and implementing clinical programs. I have provided mental health services to children, teenagers, adults, and families in private practice, residential center, and psychiatric hospital settings. Please visit our website at www.blairwellnnessgroup.com for more information on our clinical focus, professional services, fees, locations, clinical background, therapies, treatments, and clinical philosophies.