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Welcome! I have been providing therapy since 2022. I have extensive experience working with foster youth, youth, and adults who have experienced trauma, and the effects of anxiety and depression. Sometimes life can be impossibly hard or painful, but it can get better- I've seen it happen.

Welcome, congratulations for taking the first step in your journey to a better you. I have experience in working with individuals who are struggling with a wide variety of problems such as depression, negative thoughts patterns, low self-esteem, anxiety, adjustment, grief, LGBTQIA and cultural issues.

I am committed to providing an empathetic safe space to support you in your journey.

I specialize with the symptoms of anxiety, depression, ADHD and high spectrum autism. My approach is to involve the individual persons' needs for developing better communication skills, coping skills, support systems, insights, and physical health. My office is set up for creative play and insightful communication games.

Whatever you are struggling with, you don't have to work through it on your own. The answers are within reach and therapy can provide a meaningful way to heal and connect.

I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist providing online telehealth and outdoor therapy, including Walk and Talk therapy. I am also a Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist and a certified Advanced Grief Counseling Specialist.

I support adults and adolescents navigating:

• Complex, single-incident, and developmental trauma

• Anxiety, depression, stress management, and work-life balance

• Grief, loss, and life transitions

• Domestic violence and women’s issues

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I work with adults and older teens, individuals and couples. seeking help with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, loss, survivors of childhood physical, emotional or sexual abuse and people in recovery for alcohol/substance abuse and the parents, partners of those with addictions or alcohol abuse. I think therapy should consider the whole person; recognizing complex balance of mind, body, spirit, and one's personal/social environment.

Hello! My name is Asha Wilburn, and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) based in Los Angeles, California, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I believe in a collaborative, client-centered approach to therapy, allowing clients to have an active role in their therapeutic journey. My therapeutic style is a strength-based, integrative approach that is uniquely developed for each client. Some of my common modalities include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Humanistic, and Solution Focused Brief Therapy.

I have years of practice across clinical, executive, and case management roles. I've worked with adults and older adults navigating everything from decades of unprocessed trauma to the kind of anxiety that makes everyday life feel like an uphill climb. I'm experienced, I'm direct, and I genuinely believe therapy works best when you feel like you're being heard — not assessed.

My approach is eclectic because people are complex. I don't believe in rigid scripts. I draw on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), somatic techniques, and strength-based methods — adapting what's most useful for where you are right now. I accept Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross CA, Blue Shield of CA, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, and more. I offer telehealth sessions throughout California, so no commute required.

I support deep-feeling individuals in gaining self‐knowledge, confidence in their own intuition and voice, and practical tools to navigate challenges when they resurface. My work is collaborative and person‐centered; I see therapy as a process of guiding you back to yourself, rather than telling you what you should do.

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Together, we explore how past experiences may be impacting your life today, build awareness of your nervous system, and create space for clarity around your purpose and goals.

I am LGBTQIA+ and multiculturally informed and welcome diverse communities into my practice.

Hello, I'm Slobodan Nesovic, a licensed clinical psychologist with over 17 years of experience. My global journey and immigrant background has deepened my empathy for the everyday battles we all face, allowing me to guide individuals through anxiety, trauma, stress, and life's pivotal transitions with compassion and insight. As someone who's navigated profound changes myself, I specialize in helping ordinary people rediscover their inner strength, find balance amid chaos, and embrace new chapters with renewed clarity and hope. If you're seeking a supportive partner to navigate these challenges, I'm here to walk alongside you on your path to emotional wholeness.

I received my Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology from California Baptist University and have been practicing psychotherapy in a variety of settings including foster care, public health clinics, Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) clinics, group homes, HIV clinics, primary care clinics and private practice for the past 20 years.

In 2019, I walked the 500 miles of the Camino de Santiago. What I learned during that journey informs my clinical work. I think of life as a journey that is walked one step at a time. Along that road there will be challenges. Our job is to face them in ways that tap into our strengths and allow us to grow. Helping you find the path forward is my commitment to my clients. Over the course of my career, I have had the opportunity to witness profound growth in my clients, students and colleagues. Resilience humbles me. We are stronger than we realize.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 40 years experience in private practice and various non profit organizations. I've worked with children, adolescents, adults and families, in schools and community agencies as a therapist, social worker, clinical director, supervisor, executive director and university instructor.

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I have a passion for Christian counseling during cancer or grief. I will walk alongside you to help you focus on Christ, experience peace, and build resilience so you can weather this storm. As a Christian counselor, I use Biblical principles, scriptures, and evidence-based therapy interventions to help reduce anxiety & depression symptoms, shift you into a hope-filled mindset, and add coping skills to your tool box. I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist.

Bonnie Phillips is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 20 years of clinical experience. She earned her Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Chapman University in 2005 and began her career working in schools, group homes, hospitals, and private practice. This diverse background allows her to support clients through a wide range of life challenges with compassion and understanding.

Creating a trusting and supportinve relationship is Bonnie’s top priority. She values genuineness, empathy, and active listening, and considers it a privilege to walk alongside clients as they build practical skills, access their inner strengths, and move toward greater emotional balance and well-being.