Lina Kaplan, Psy.D. Los Angeles, CA Psychologist Individual Therapy "And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom" -- Anais Nin Psychotherapy has been found to be an effective way of reducing depression and anxiety. Feeling better about yourself, better able to handle stressful situations, having more satisfying relationships and enjoying better communication with partners, family and friends are just a few of the benefits of psychotherapy and counseling. Mind-body research has also shown that psychotherapy can enhance both physical and emotional well being. If you are experiencing: an overwhelming and prolonged sense of sadness a nagging feeling of emptiness and futility conflicting family relationships anxiety, irritability and restlessness difficulties with interpersonal relationships preoccupation with a loss or traumatic event persistent self-doubt and insecurity creative inhibition and paralysis being easily rejected and hurt being lost in your personal and/or career path Your emotional distress could be associated with: depression anxiety childhood trauma loss and grief blocked creativity difficult life transition cross-cultural transition You don’t have to live in pain. I am committed to helping you get through it. Emotional distress or crisis is an opportunity to embark on a new path of growth and change. In Individual Therapy, we work together to help you sort out the web of complex feelings, thoughts and behavioral patterns that are obscuring your path to a greater sense of well being. Taking the path of self-discovery can lead you to: improve the quality of your relationships improve your self esteem and confidence enhance the process of healing from trauma or loss overcome negative patterns of thinking and feeling repair early attachment ruptures and failures decrease feelings of alienation and isolation find better balance in your personal and professional life improve your creative process Please feel free to contact me by email or phone for more info on counseling and psychotherapy and to schedule an appointment. I am looking forward to speaking with you. home | background | individuals | couples cultural transitions | infertility | pregnancy loss languages | dance psychology | contact Dr. Lina Kaplan, Psychologist 9911 W Pico Blvd, Ste 507 Los Angeles, California 90035 (310) 277-4305 Contact Me