Aubrey Koch, LCSW

Emotional discontent, unpleasant thoughts, and feeling stuck are our mind's way of telling us that something internal needs tending to. As your therapist, we will work together to heal the parts of you that need attention. My approach to therapy is to provide a collaborative, judgment-free, and honest space where we can explore your inner world, gain insight into your patterns, and find new ways of being. My style is open and curious, and I use my attentive personality to create a space where you can be truly seen and heard. I tailor sessions a meet your unique needs and frequently engage in clinical study to ensure you are getting high-quality care from therapy. People of all race, culture, gender, sexual orientation, religion, and ability backgrounds are affirmed in my practice. I am an affinity therapist for LGBTQ+ folks.

I practice psychodynamic psychotherapy, which is a form of insight-oriented talk therapy. This type of therapy links experiences and patterns throughout the lifespan to the person's present sense of self and emotional states. This insight can can help with deepening self-awareness, decreasing unpleasant symptoms, increasing confidence, improving internal flexibility, and generally feeling better. In addition, I use my knowledge about the mind-body connection and mindfulness practices to help clients with whole-person integration. My work with couples is informed both by my stance as a psychodynamic psychotherapist and Gottman Method couples therapy. I use my training and understanding of attachment in relationships to help couples improve their communication patterns, deepen their friendship, and move toward authentic interpersonal respect and within the relationship. Certifications: Gottman Institute: Gottman Method Couples Therapy, levels 1 and 2 Los Angeles Institute & Society for Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy (LAISPS): Certificate in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy