3 therapists in California matching your needs

Welcome to Dr. Mitchell's safe and brave space! I began my career working with "at-risk children and youth" and families in 1995. Many struggling with substance abuse, poverty, child abuse, and neglect. While maintaining the person in the environment perspective throughout my career, I supported antiracist policies, ideas, and actions. This is why I continue to practice in a manner that promotes self-awareness and self-reflectiveness for myself and with clients in a healing journey to self-care and resilience. I believe it is important to use narrative therapy and other therapies with the theory of intersectionality to remain person-centered. My practice is also focused on treating trauma and/or race-based stress that has shaped a person’s inner world; so the use of Feminist therapy, Queer Theory, and Liberation Psychology are introduced as appropriate. I welcome everyone who values peace to come and try with me.

Hello there, I'm Eufemio, Are you struggling with thoughts and emotions interfering with the things you love or that important to you such as relationships, work, health, leisure, etc.? Do feel your confidence or sense of self is affected by life challenges or past impactful experiences? Is your anxiety too much to handle or is it difficult to stay motivated? I am inviting you to work with me in a collaborative relationship to discover new insights and perspectives that might produce the change you are looking for in these relevant areas. My approach to therapy relies on the premise of collaboration and trust to build a strong therapeutic alliance. If you are feeling overwhelmed with life stressors, experiencing relationship issues, struggling with anxiety and depression, please know that I'm here willing to help. Whether you have been in therapy in the past or this is your first time, my aim is for you to feel comfortable sharing your thoughts and feelings in a non-judgmental approach remaining curious about different thinking processes, while learning from evidence based practices. Do you want to work with me? I'm in!

Dr. Elena Balashova-Shamis is a highly experienced, licensed clinical psychologist who works with children, adults, and the elderly. She is trained as a psychoanalyst and provides integrative, personalized treatments. She teaches at five local universities, including UCLA’s medical school. She is known for her presentations, publications, and dissertation advising. She also works with family and criminal law courts as an expert witness.