Counseling for Individuals

Individual therapy may be right for you if you feel stuck, overwhelmed, anxious, sad, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward. You do not have to be in crisis to benefit from therapy. Many people seek individual counseling because they want to understand themselves better, improve relationships, make healthier choices, or navigate a difficult season with more clarity and support.

A good place to start is by asking: “Is what I’m doing now helping me feel better, function better, or live more in line with who I want to be?” If the answer is no, therapy may offer a useful next step.

Individual therapy can help with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, grief, stress, relationship difficulties, dating questions, family conflict, work and career stress, life transitions, low self-esteem, and feeling emotionally stuck.

Therapy is not about having someone “fix” you. It is about creating a safe, thoughtful space where you can better understand what is happening, identify healthier patterns, and develop practical tools for your life.

Yes. Individual therapy can help you better understand what triggers your anxiety, how it shows up in your body and thoughts, and what you can do to respond more effectively.

The goal is not to pretend stress does not exist. The goal is to help you build steadier ways to manage it, reduce avoidance, calm your nervous system, and make decisions from a clearer place.

Yes. Depression, grief, and emotional pain can make life feel smaller, heavier, and more isolating. Individual therapy can provide support as you sort through sadness, loss, disappointment, loneliness, or major life changes.

Therapy cannot erase pain, but it can help you carry it differently. With support, many people begin to feel less alone, more grounded, and more able to take the next small step forward.

Absolutely. Many people come to individual therapy because of relationship stress: dating concerns, breakups, toxic patterns, family tension, trust issues, or uncertainty about a partner.

Individual therapy can help you understand your own needs, boundaries, communication patterns, and choices. While you cannot control another person’s behavior, you can work on your own responses, clarity, and emotional well-being.

Individual therapy focuses on you: your thoughts, feelings, history, choices, patterns, and personal growth. It can include relationship concerns, but the work is centered on your own experience and development.

Couples therapy focuses on the relationship itself. In couples therapy, both partners participate so they can work on communication, trust, conflict, intimacy, and shared patterns together. Sometimes individual therapy and couples therapy can both be helpful, depending on the situation.

No. You do not need to wait until things are falling apart to begin therapy. In fact, many people start therapy because they want to prevent patterns from getting worse or because they sense that something in their life needs attention.

Therapy can be helpful during a crisis, but it can also support growth, self-awareness, decision-making, stress management, and healthier relationships. Rest and support do not have to be earned.

Yes. Life transitions can stir up anxiety, grief, hope, confusion, and self-doubt all at once. Therapy can help you slow down, sort through your options, and make decisions that are more aligned with your values.

This may include changes in relationships, career, family roles, health, aging, loss, divorce, becoming a parent, or entering a new stage of life. Growth is rarely a straight line, and support can help you move through transition with more steadiness.

My approach is compassionate, practical, and collaborative. I work with you to better understand the patterns that may be keeping you stuck and to develop healthier ways of responding to stress, relationships, emotions, and life decisions.

Therapy is not one-size-fits-all. We will look at what you are facing, what matters most to you, and what kind of support will be most useful. The goal is to help you build insight, resilience, and practical tools you can use outside of the therapy room.

Yes, confidentiality is a central part of therapy. What you share in therapy is treated with care and privacy.

There are some legal and ethical exceptions, such as concerns about serious risk of harm to yourself or others, abuse or neglect of a child, elder, or dependent adult, or certain court/legal requirements. I will discuss confidentiality with you so you understand how your privacy is protected and where the limits are.

Yes. Individual therapy is available both in person at the Westwood office and remotely via secure Zoom telehealth sessions for clients throughout California.

We can discuss whether telehealth is a good fit for your needs, comfort level, and circumstances. The goal is to create a setting where you can speak openly and receive meaningful support.

The first step is to schedule a free 15-minute consultation. This gives us a chance to talk briefly about what you are looking for, what you are hoping therapy can help with, and whether working together feels like a good fit.

You do not need to have everything figured out before reaching out. Sometimes the first step is simply saying, “I think I could use some support.”