Therapy for Individuals in Los Angeles

Virtual therapy available throughout all of California

Specialized Therapy for those Seeking Clarity, Confidence, and Deep Personal Growth

My practice focuses on individuals ready to heal trauma, understand family and attachment dynamics, and take meaningful accountability for their inner lives. My clients come from various backgrounds, but share a burden of repressed pain, suppressed emotions, and learned patterns that shape how we relate to ourselves and others. Our work together focuses on bringing these hidden dynamics into awareness to so that a strong and grounded sense of self can emerge.

Therapy that actually creates meaningful change - not just venting or sharing updates every week - starts with a strong connection between therapist and client where we build trust to get real about what you’re feeling, needing and fighting internally. I am not a blank slate therapist - I am direct, engaging, and challenging when necessary. I am here to help you identify patterns and ways you might be mistreating yourself or others around you. My goal is to help you build a sense of self based on confidence, love and fulfillment.

My Approach

How I work with clients…

Many of my clients come into therapy feeling lost and overwhelmed with anxious thoughts of worry, fear, self criticism with nowhere to go. Deep feelings they don’t know how to talk about. Desires. Insecurities. Regrets. Shame. Pain. Wants. Needs. I get it. We can only hold it all together for so long until something in us breaks - and we finally ask for help. As a therapist, I am active and engaging. I am not going to sit quietly nodding while you vent, update or complain. I will share my thoughts, insights, reflections and sometimes, my own experience when appropriate.

Our work begins with getting a full picture of your life, sharing stories of what you’ve been through, developing a sense of safety in how we talk about your life. I will listen to you deeply and make sure you feel safe and connected to me. Many of us have to build a sense of armor to protect ourselves, and this can lead to dysfunctional patterns that helped us survive a difficult childhood or time in our lives that needs to be un-learned as we become adults who actually have more control over our lives and our stories. I’m here to help you figure this out.

Areas of Focus

  • If you’re feeling anxious, stressed, or overwhelmed by life’s demands, therapy can help you develop the tools to manage your emotions and regain a sense of control. Together, we’ll work to identify triggers and build healthy coping mechanisms to reduce anxiety and restore balance

  • Unhealed childhood trauma can affect your relationships, self-worth, and emotional well-being. In therapy, we’ll explore the root causes of these wounds, process painful memories, and work to release their grip on your present life, allowing you to heal and move forward with more peace.

  • Low self-esteem can hold you back from living authentically and fully. Through therapy, we’ll identify negative thought patterns and help you develop self-compassion, empowering you to build lasting confidence and embrace your true worth.

  • Negative self-talk and limiting beliefs often stem from past experiences but don’t define who you are today. Together, we’ll challenge these self-sabotaging thoughts, replace them with empowering beliefs, and help you cultivate a positive, growth-oriented mindset.

  • Whether you're going through a career change, relationship shift, or personal transformation, life transitions can feel overwhelming and uncertain. Therapy provides a safe space to explore these changes, gain clarity, and build resilience as you move toward a more fulfilling future.

  • Repeated patterns of unhealthy relationships or people-pleasing can drain your energy and keep you stuck. In therapy, we’ll uncover the underlying beliefs driving these behaviors, work on setting healthy boundaries, and help you cultivate more authentic, fulfilling connections.

Schedule A Consultation

Offices

Larchmont Village
&
West Hollywood

Primary hours of operation:
Monday-Friday, 10AM - 6PM
Limited availability on weekends and after 6PM

Phone: (323) 372-6855

Email: Elliemdoherty@gmail.com