Therapists in Torrance, CA

Expect something different with me. I'm creative, I'm straight forward, and I'm pretty sure I'll make you laugh. Who said therapy has to be scary or boring? I have worked in the psychiatric social work field for over 15 years in both England and the United States. I have worked with adults with a wide range of mental health difficulties. I have experience treating adults with anxiety, depression, trauma as well as other mood, psychotic, and substance abuse disorders. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to educate individuals on their symptoms, the roots of those symptoms and how to challenge, cope and work through them.

Amber Brown is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California who has been practicing since 2022. Amber offers a safe space for clients to process their feelings. She has experience using multiple treatment modalities such as CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing and Solution Focus therapy. The treatment modalities help clients recognize how their thoughts impact their behaviors. Furthermore, Amber helps motivate clients in confronting anxiety provoking situations. Her goal is to help clients recognize patterns, identify strengths, and to guide them to where they want to be in life.

Jeremy Argo is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California who has been practicing since 2016. Jeremy is genuine and helpful and good at building a trustful rapport with both mental health and substance abuse experience. Jeremy excels with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, and selfesteem. Outside of work, Jeremy enjoys sports, animals, working out, and family.

I am eager to help LGBT and straight couples improve the quality of their relationships"”to move away from surface anger to the vulnerable expression of deeper emotions, like disappointment, sadness and fear. The ultimate goal is to increase the level of connection and trust for a loving couple. My work with couples and individuals addresses emotionally focused topics that promote stronger relationships, interpersonal growth, and deep healing. Specifically, I seek to understand the "framework" of connections to others, cultivate "valuing of differences" between us and others, and promote the growth of a confident "sense of self.

Lea Basler is a Licensed Clinical Therapist, who has been practicing since 2018. She graduated from California State University, Long Beach with a Masters in Social Work concentrating in integrative care. Lea Basler MSW, LCSW believes in the value of healthy communication and trust both introspectively as well as within relationships. Her main areas of focus include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness and Humanism. In her spare time, Lea Basler MSW, LCSW enjoys cultivating a balance of health and professional growth through exercise, recreational activities, self-care, education and colleague consultations.

Dr. Devin Kowalczyk (Dr. K) is a Psychologist in California who has been practicing since 2016. He has a PhD and MA in Clinical Forensic Psychology, an MS in Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysis, and a BA in Psychology. Dr. K's first and foremost job is to help you in whatever form that takes. Dr. K sees the world through his own neurodivergent lens, providing insights that other people don't always see. Maybe your sessions require some challenging of assumptions or working to unlearn bad habits. Maybe you and Dr. K will work on processing trauma or laughing about a great week.

Dr. Phyllis E. Dworsky is a Psychologist in California who has been practicing since 1997. Dr. Dworsky offers both cognitive behavioral techniques to work toward goals and psychodynamic understanding as to what sabotages goals and triggers anxiety, depression, and anger. She also offers support and communication strategies for couples with a strong background in Gottman techniques. In her spare time, Dr. Dworsky enjoys hiking, yoga, poetry, and literature.

The problems we experience, and the context in which we experience them, can make it seem as if we are defective, as if there is something fundamentally wrong with who we are. Problems can saturate our lives until we think we've been robbed of the power to change. This is not so! We can change our relationship to our problems, through our own strengths and unique knowledge. Eitan is trained in Narrative Therapy, a collaborative approach that separates "the problem" from the person experiencing this problem, and which seeks to help people tell new stories about their lives.

When working with patients, I take a holistic approach and assess from a bio/psycho/social/spiritual point-of-view. I believe assessing the whole patient is the best way to understand underlying problems/symptoms related to psychopathology. Most importantly, empathy, trust, a therapeutic alliance and rapport is of utmost concern; I want your therapy hour to be useful, beneficial, and enjoyable. My areas of specialty include treatment of sleep disruptions/insomnia, depression and anxiety.

Life is full of ups and downs, and having a therapist to assist with processing stressors can help to keep our mental health in check. My therapeutic approach is eclectic, and I pull from different therapies, especially person-centered, existential therapy. I believe that real growth happens when we find the strength to address what is lacking in our lives so that we can take the appropriate steps to create greater meaning. Whether you are seeking therapy to unpack past traumas, manage current stressors, improve relationships, or deal with the many unknowns of life-we can work through it together and at your own pace.

I am a LCSW licensed in TX, FL, CA, MA, SC, ME, VT, VA, WV & NJ, CO, NV & DC. I provide virtual therapy sessions via a secure online platform for the convenience and ease of my clients to be able to receive therapy wherever they may be and feel comfortable. I graduated from the University of Maine in 2008 & from the University of Southern Maine in 2012. I have experience with all populations and ages in all settings. My goal is to create a trusting relationship with clients to identify, process and work through identified issues, learning to implement coping skills for sustainable use independently of our sessions.

I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a Ph. D. in Depth Psychology. I specialize in working with men's issues. I help men overcome anger issues, anxiety and panic disorders, depression, midlife crisis concerns and help them learn to communicate their feelings more effectively to others. I also have extensive experience working with people who have been diagnosed with HIV/AIDS and other life threatening illnesses. I am also adept at working with women and their various issues, such as relationships, parenting, life-threatening illnesses, and phase of life concerns.

I enjoy working with adults and couples who are struggling with issues related to transitional difficulties, self-esteem and self-confidence concerns, communication skills, mood disorders, anxiety management difficulties, health concerns, sexual orientation and gender identity development, and parenting skills. I also enjoy working with professionals who are motivated to improve their performance and to move higher up in their careers. I have an extensive background working with college aged individuals, early to late career professionals, and couples.

Alejandra A Macedo is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience in the areas of anxiety, depression, relationships, substance abuse, and life transitions. Alejandra treats patients ages 15 and up, using modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Interpersonal Psychotherapy, while maintaining a strengths-based and person-centered approach. She has extensive experience working with adolescents, adults, and seniors from various walks of life, and is passionate about the transformative process of growth and rehabilitation through meaningful connection, humor, and respect.

Alex is a licensed clinical psychologist who has been practicing since 2012. She completed her doctoral studies at the University of North Texas and her internship and fellowship at the University of Washington. Alex's therapeutic orientation is cognitive behavioral with integration of humanistic and interpersonal theoretical principles. She's provided clinical service in varying venues including community-based clinics, hospitals, and academic medical centers. Alex is an animal lover who enjoys physical activity and time spent in nature.

Sanna Leghari is a Licensed Marriage and Family, who has been practicing since 2016. She graduated from the University of Southern California with a Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. She believes that our thoughts help shape and create our realities. Sanna is aware that from time to time, negative thoughts can infiltrate our psyche and cause bouts of depression, unbearable anxiety or leave us feeling "stuck. " Sanna believe these symptoms are not a reflection of our true selves and are indicators for areas where growth, change and adaptation are needed.