The Importance of Therapy

Life is full of challenges. Whether you're navigating a major life transition, coping with anxiety or depression, healing from trauma, or simply feeling stuck, therapy offers a safe and supportive space to explore your thoughts and emotions with the guidance of a trained professional.

Our therapy sessions are tailored to your specific needs, and provide a comfortable and open environment to foster communication and growth. Therapy is a collaborative relationship that begins with understanding you and your concerns. Together, we will work to identify and modify the mental, emotional, and/or behavioral patterns that are preventing you from feeling your best.

What can therapy treat

Some people begin therapy to address an isolated situation, while others may have life-long struggles they need care and support for. It can be utilized to treat a specific condition, or it can be a means of self-discovery, growth and improved well-being. There are a myriad of reasons why people seek therapy, a few of which include:

• Stress and Anxiety

• Depression

• Grief

• ADHD

• PTSD, cPTSD, and other trauma

• Self-Esteem and Self-Identity

• Autism and Neurodivergent Traits

• Relational Challenges

• Communication Skills

• Struggles with Parenting or Co-Parenting

• Coping with Chronic Illness

• Addiction

• Anger Management

• Life Transitions

Why Therapy Matters

Therapy is more than just talking — it's a powerful, evidence-based process that helps you gain insight, develop coping strategies, and make meaningful, lasting changes in your life. With the right support, you can learn to better understand yourself, improve your relationships, and strengthen your ability to handle life’s stressors.

Research consistently shows that therapy can:

• Reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, trauma and other mental health conditions

• Improve emotional regulation and resilience

• Decrease defensiveness and anger

• Enhance relationships and communication skills

• Increase confidence, self-awareness, self-acceptance

• Reduce feelings of guilt and shame

• Support healthier decision-making, and personal growth

• Improve interpersonal boundaries

• Increase coping skills

My Approach

Your experiences, values, and goals are uniquely your own, and effective therapy should reflect that. I take a personalized, integrative approach drawing from evidence-based methods that are grounded in research and clinical expertise to provide care that is thoughtful, flexible, and responsive to your needs. Whether you’re seeking therapy as an individual or as a couple, we’ll work together to create a path forward that is grounded in compassion, collaboration, and respect for your lived experience. Therapy offers a space to better understand yourself, build on your strengths, and move toward meaningful change.

My approach to therapy is trauma informed, strength based, and culturally sensitive. If you are seeking a specific therapeutic approach or technique, please reach out. I welcome any questions regarding the services I provide and I’m committed to offering care that aligns with my professional training, expertise, and ethical standards of practice.

Accessible Care, Wherever You Are

At West Hollywood Psychology we offer secure, confidential Telehealth sessions so you can access professional support from the comfort of your home — or wherever you feel safe. Our HIPPA-compliant software allows you to connect from your computer, tablet, or smartphone.

Confidentiality

Everything that you discuss in therapy is kept confidential and private. No one will be informed of your participation in therapy without your direct consent and written release of information.

However, there are legal limitations to confidentiality. These limitations include, but are not limited to: reporting child, elder or dependent adult abuse; when there is imminent threat of harm to yourself or another person; or through a court order issued by a judge. If confidentiality is a concern for you, I am happy to answer any questions you have.

Legnth of treatment

The length of therapy varies based on each person or couple’s reasons for beginning therapy, the severity of the problem or symptoms, the identified goals for treatment, and your preference for pace and depth of work. Some clients benefit from just a few focused sessions, while others choose to engage in therapy over a longer period of time for ongoing support and growth. If you have questions or concerns about the potential duration of treatment, let me know and we can discuss a plan that works for you.

As part of my commitment to transparency, my fees and insurance policy are listed below. You also have the right to a Good Faith Estimate that outlines the expected cost of services based on your treatment needs. Contact me for more information.

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