Somatic therapists in Universal City, California CA
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Ricardo Peña
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I provide services in Spanish + English.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Psychotherapist of Mesoamerica-Indigienous ancestry. My life exposed to community violence, trauma and intersecting oppressions has led me to the work of healing, self-discovery, exploration and ancestral healing.
I was raised in the SF Bay Area and I currently reside on the stolen lands of the Tongva peoples, colonially known as Los Angeles, California.
My lived experiences of being a person of color with intersecting identities, navigating the world and the trauma that comes with that, has led me to the practice of healing at a young age. I grew up with many years of witnessing (through family members + my community) severe mental illness, addiction, community violence, chronic suicidality, incarceration and domestic violence. Through my own stories and experiences, as a justice-oriented therapist, I aim to disrupt and dismantle these oppressive systems within myself and in my practice to make therapy a safe(r) space for folks who are targeted and made marginalized.
7 Years Experience
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Jonathan Kruger Therapy
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Change starts with the first step. Insight paired with action drives lasting change. However taking the step to foster change in one's emotional life can be frightening and overwhelming. With me you will find a safe, caring environment, where together we travel a path of emotional discovery that will lead you to a better life. Based in West Hollywood, my practice is designed to help you understand yourself at a fundamental level, to give you tools and craft an approach that is healing and meets your specific needs. Building trust in the therapeutic journey, in an atmosphere that supports emotional growth and lasting change.
My practice philosophy is centered on a humanistic approach that is interactive, engaged, and strategic. I work with individuals, couples, families, teens and children, working closely to customize treatment for a broad range of life challenges. In addition, I specialize in several key areas of focus which you can read about on my website.
Please feel free to contact me at any time with any questions you may have, or to discuss your needs and schedule a consultation. I will do my very best to return calls within 24 hours. Thank you for taking the time to visit, and know that I appreciate your courage in taking this first step toward your passage of emotional self-discovery.
11 Years Experience
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Michael Pezzullo
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Anyone can give advice. In my experience, clients come to therapy looking for something they cannot get anywhere else. Usually they are struggling with anxiety, depression, or some other issue, that they have not been able to solve on their own.
7 Years Experience
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Karen Queller
Art Therapist, M.A Expressive Arts Therapy
Stay rooted deeply in the present moment, allowing your intuition, knowing, and being-ness to shine! These 1.5 hr. Expressive Arts Therapy sessions offer an eclectic approach to therapy. I have created a dynamic toolbox that can meet anyone where they are regardless of what topic you would like to explore. Combining mindfulness, talk therapy, somatic awareness, and creative approaches every session is unique depending on what is most nourishing for you on that specific day.
5 Years Experience
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Paula E. Bruce, Ph.D. & Associates, A Psychological Corporation
Psychologist, Clinical and Forensic Psychology
Welcome to our practice. We have several terrific culturally and linguistically diverse clinicians in Beverly Hills and DTLA who are privileged to work with individuals, couples and families. Our style is focused on helping you understand your development in a way that allows you to become unstuck from your concerns. Our common sense approach is aimed at helping you gain insight into your past and present, enabling you to make healthier choices about your present and future. We treat a range of concerns. It is important to us that you feel like you can be understood, on every level. Come as you are. We’re here to help.
28 Years Experience
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Shadi Souferian
Psychologist, Psy.D
I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist providing both in-person and teletherapy to individuals and couples in Beverly Hills and Los Angeles. I specialize in stress management, depression, anxiety, trauma, perinatal mental health, grief counseling, and relationship issues. I am also a certified life coach and provide coaching for emotional wellness and peak performance. In addition, I conduct assessments and provide short-term and/or long-term comprehensive treatment, on a lien basis, for personal injury and worker’s compensation patients.
24 Years Experience
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WELL COACHED LIFE
Counselor/Therapist, PhD Clinical Psychology, MA Marriage & Family Therapy, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, EMDR, Havening
We specialize in trauma recovery and relationship revitalization, but our journey with you doesn't stop at symptom reduction. We see every challenge as a springboard for a deeper, more meaningful life. Our approach is about empowerment, addressing the roots of your experiences, and nurturing holistic healing—mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. You won't simply recover; you'll emerge with unshakable resilience, ready to embrace life's opportunities with newfound confidence. Relationships are not just mended; they're transformed into sources of support, connection, and joy. It's time to break free from the past and create a future where thriving is not just possible; it's the new norm.
16 Years Experience
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Erika Shershun
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
I specialize in helping trauma survivors, especially survivors of childhood and/or adult sexual trauma, reclaim the life they were meant to live. If you're struggling with symptoms related to trauma, such as being easily triggered, anxiety or depression, dissociation (feeling spaced out, numb, unable to ground, or connect to your body's sensations) trouble sleeping, nightmares, or flashbacks and more, you're in the right place (for an extensive list of trauma symptoms check out my post https://www.healingsexualtrauma.com/post/what-are-trauma-symptoms). My goal is to help you get the results you're looking for while offering lots of needed compassion and understanding. I'm the author of the Healing Sexual Trauma Workbook, the upcoming Healing Sexual Trauma Guided Journal (2024), and teacher of the PESI Sexual Trauma Clinical Training. I'm dedicated to supporting my clients as they navigate their healing journey.
11 Years Experience
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Tilley Fine
Life Coach, Certified Conscious Parent Coach CPMCP™, Clinical Certification for Stress, Anxiety and Self-Regulation
Are you tired of feeling trapped in the cycle of stress and anxiety? At my practice, we believe in healing at the root level, empowering you to become your own source of medicine and free yourself from past traumas. From anxiety and depression to health ailments, digestion issues, chronic fatigue, always being busy and ‘on the go’, our healing practices start with regulating the nervous system. With a unique blend of traditional coaching and therapy, combined with spiritual, scientific, and practical approaches, I’m here to support you on your journey towards deep personal success.
With years of experience as a Certified Stress and Anxiety coach, Conscious Parenting coach, and mental health advocate, I've helped countless individuals, families, and groups worldwide to navigate through childhood trauma and cultural influences that are affecting our present lives.
6 Years Experience
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Jessica Thompson
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, LCSW
I absolutely love this work! To me, there is nothing more powerful than the growth and healing we bring to our lives. This healing has a positive impact on everyone we come into contact with and quite literally makes the world a better place. So as painful as it may feel, and as challenging, if you are able to meet your shadows and dig up the roots of your problems, you are improving the quality of your life and those around you. Your relationships, your work, your creativity, your sense of purpose and meaning all benefit. It all starts with you and your willingness to heal.
10 Years Experience