Find a Therapist in North Hollywood, CA

The decision to begin therapy is often difficult, but it can be the first step to living a happier, more fulfilling, and authentic life. I am a therapist whose personal style is warm and interactive. I utilize humor and directives in our sessions and believe that the key factor to change and progress starts with connection. Does your current therapist understand you? Do you feel comfortable and supported in sessions, and trust that he or she can help you navigate through difficult times? Once connection is established, you will be able to freely express yourself and we can work together on resolving the issues affecting your life and relationships.

Imagine if you could see one professional to take care of all your emotional needs. Think of the time you could save if you didn’t have to make separate visits to a psychotherapist and a psychopharmacologist. Ivy League educated, and well schooled in both psychotherapy and medication management, I know the advantages of a blended approach, and I can offer a solution customized to your needs. As a psychotherapist, you’ll find my approach warm and engaging, and my office a safe space to work through your challenges. I draw upon my knowledge of cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic, and humanistic therapy to offer meaningful solutions that address your individual needs. As a psychopharmacologist, I am a physician who cares about you and your life, and who is as happy to recommend lifestyle changes as I am medication. As both your psychotherapist and psychiatrist, I offer you the benefit of confiding in a single professional who can take care of all your emotional needs.

If you’re here, you may be carrying more than you let on. On the outside, you function well — you meet expectations, manage responsibilities, and hold things together. Internally, anxiety, overthinking, or burnout may feel constant. You might struggle to relax, set boundaries, or quiet the pressure you place on yourself. I work with high-functioning adults and couples in Los Angeles, and online across California, Nevada and Oregon, who want more than quick fixes. Together, we slow down enough to understand the patterns beneath persistent anxiety and relational strain. I integrate insight-oriented therapy with practical structure, helping you regulate your nervous system, clarify your needs, and make decisions from a steadier place. Working with me is collaborative and intentional. I will ask thoughtful questions, notice patterns, and gently challenge what no longer serves you. Our work is focused, grounded, and aimed at lasting change — not just temporary relief. If you’re ready for therapy that is both reflective and practical, I invite you to reach out and explore whether this feels like the right fit.

If you are here, you have probably done enough self-work to know insight alone is not the problem. You can explain your patterns. You understand your history. And yet something keeps repeating; in your relationships, your body, your choices. You are tired of talking about your life without actually changing how it feels to live it. I work with people who are psychologically minded and quietly dissatisfied with surface-level therapy. In our work together, I do not rush to reassure or manage symptoms. We pay attention to emotional patterns, defenses, desire, and the parts of you that learned how to survive long before you had language for what was happening. This is not about quick relief. It is about understanding what is actually driving the struggle. Therapy with me is active, relational, and honest. At times it is steady and reflective; at others it is direct and challenging. I will name patterns as they show up, including the ones that appear between us, because real change does not happen at a distance. We are not here to make you more comfortable with a life that does not fit you. We are here to help you live with more agency, integrity, and self-trust. This work asks something of you. It requires curiosity, tolerance for discomfort, and a willingness to be seen honestly. In return, it offers something rare: a deeper relationship with yourself and the possibility of living in a way that feels more authentic.

Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or just not like yourself? If your mind races, sleep feels elusive, and you're constantly drained, you're not alone. I believe everyone is doing the best they can with what they have, and that with the right support, we can all move toward greater happiness and wholeness. I'm here to help you identify and overcome the blocks that are holding you back. I specialize in working with individuals navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, and chronic health challenges. My approach is grounded in trauma-informed care and draws from EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, and other evidence-based modalities. I treat the whole person, not just a list of symptoms. In addition to traditional mental health training, I hold certifications in nutrition and integrative medicine for mental health, and I often incorporate lifestyle, nutrition, and body-based practices into the healing process. If you're curious about working together, I offer a free 15-minute consultation to see if we're a good fit. I'd be honored to support you on your path toward feeling better - mind, body, and spirit.

My approach is strength based, collaborative and empowering. Through our work together you will gain insight into yourself and your relationships, and you will feel supported as you try to grow into the person you want to be. As a psychologist and art therapist I have devoted 30 years to supporting the wellbeing of others. I look forward to getting to know your unique story and walking with you on your path to a more fulfilled life.

As a contemporary psychoanalyst, my treatment approach is to encourage a free flow of thoughts and feelings which we will listen to and come to understand. I offer practical evocative feedback to help clients address current life challenges and long-standing issues. The results are transformational. With compassion and understanding, individuals are empowered to find their own unique relationship, understanding, and resolution to a wide range of personal concerns and psychological issues. A spectrum of techniques are employed with traditional and current psychoanalytic thinking at the core. Psychotherapy leads to insight, enhanced capacity for love and intimacy; effecting change while enhhancing your experience of having more connected communication, satisfaction, and fulfillment. This growth and development are also pertinent in the areas of business and financial breakthrough. With the integration of complimentary approaches, a variety of methodologies and techniques are incorporated to provide what is most helpful for each individual, couple, family, or group. In a comfortable and professional setting, a highly personalized approach tailored to each client's unique needs allows them to attain the personal growth they are striving for. Together, with each patient, as thoughts and feelings are clarified and worked through, strengths are developed and life goals are attained.

The women I work with are thoughtful, capable, and accustomed to managing a great deal on their own. Yet beneath the surface, they may feel anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in patterns that are difficult to change. Therapy offers a space to step out of the role of holding everything together and better understand yourself, your relationships, and what may be keeping you stuck. My approach is warm, thoughtful, and collaborative, helping you develop greater self-awareness, emotional flexibility, and a stronger sense of agency. I work with women experiencing anxiety and depression related to trauma, childhood experiences, relationship patterns, and major life transitions. My approach integrates internal family systems (IFS), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and insight-oriented therapy. Together, we’ll explore the patterns shaping your life, cultivate greater self-compassion, and create meaningful, lasting change. If you’re seeking support, I invite you to reach out for a free 15-minute phone consultation. This is a no-pressure opportunity to discuss how psychotherapy might help you, ask any questions, and see if we might be a good fit. I look forward to speaking with you.

I have been providing psychotherapy for adults, adolescents, children and families for over 17 years. I can help you find relief. My private practice offers a safe and open atmosphere free of judgement and grounded in authenticity. Here you can experience heightened self-acceptance, emotional understanding and tolerance, greater mind-body health, a new sense of empowerment, significant personal growth, and ultimately freedom.

The therapeutic process has the ability to transform. I am living proof of this. At my lowest point, I was anxious, depressed, suicidal, and trapped in addictions. With the help of a skilled therapist, I was able to come out of this darkness - inspiring me to leave the business world in order to help others who are suffering. I believe that everyone deserves a fighting chance to overcome trauma and abuse and live a rich, full, and satisfying life. I believe that we can change and grow at any time in our lives. I believe in the beauty, resiliency, and strength of the human spirit. I believe that we are all worthy and capable of love. I see children and adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, strains in romantic and family relationships, low self-esteem and body image, unhealthy coping habits, and grief and loss. I specialize in helping clients navigate through different life transitions, including birth, divorce, parenting, job and profession changes, and sobriety. My particular areas of focus include: attachment therapy, helping children and their parents deal with co-parenting, divorce and blended families; healing from narcissistic abuse in parental and romantic relationships; stabilizing in recovery from alcohol and other substances. I also have extensive experience in dealing with domestic abuse in its many forms.

Many of my clients come to therapy for help with relationships, and are frustrated that they repeat patterns but don't have an alternative. I believe relationships are central to life and I also know that much of what we learn about how to relate comes from childhood. Often we've outgrown certain ways of interacting, but it can be hard to know what or how to do things differently. My approach to therapy is collaborative and leans heavily on curiosity. I don't see therapy as a place to "get fixed" but a place to explore, learn, and embrace who you are. In order to do things differently, we need to understand ourselves, and this requires an open, non-judgmental a mind. Of course it can feel difficult and even scary to learn about yourself or discover new things, so I will work at your pace and refer to you as the expert on your experiences. I have great respect for our ability to heal and grow if given the opportunity and a safe space to do so. I believe we are all capable of living a life that aligns with who we authentically are, not the person we created to make the world happy.

Feeling overwhelmed by work stress, burnout, or compulsive screen use? I’m a Marriage and Family Therapist Associate from Pasadena who works with high-demand professionals—including physicians—and their partners. I help clients restore balance, strengthen relationships, and address tech addiction, OCD, and anxiety. Together, we’ll create practical strategies to manage stress, build healthier habits, and regain control over your life. If you’re at a crossroads in life, many times therapy is the place you figure out where to go next. Sometimes this includes reflection on where you've been and what is most important to you now. I am here to walk that path with you -- in a nonjudgemental and loving way, as you find a more satisfying way to be in the world and with yourself. With specific training in family and couples therapy, I enjoy supporting couples and families as they navigate the challenges and joys of being together.