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My LA Therapy Therapists & Wellness Professionals in Los Angeles serving Santa Monica. We help you find the perfect therapist.

Here's a quick guide to see the differences between CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and DBT (Dialectical Behavioral T...
04/21/2026

Here's a quick guide to see the differences between CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) at a glance!

Not sure what's right for you? Book a free call today and we'll help

CBT and DBT are both effective, but they’re designed for different kinds of experiences.CBT focuses more on how your tho...
04/17/2026

CBT and DBT are both effective, but they’re designed for different kinds of experiences.

CBT focuses more on how your thoughts influence how you feel and behave.

DBT focuses more on how to manage emotional intensity and stay grounded when things feel overwhelming.

The most important part isn’t choosing a label. It’s finding an approach that aligns with what you’re actually struggling with.

If you’re not sure what that looks like for you, that’s something we help with through our matching process.

Book a free matching call through the link in our bio.

When emotions escalate quickly, the challenge we all face is how fast the reaction takes over and how hard it is to inte...
04/10/2026

When emotions escalate quickly, the challenge we all face is how fast the reaction takes over and how hard it is to interrupt once it starts.

In therapy, this often looks like:
1. learning how to slow the initial spike
2. building awareness of early signals in your body
3. practicing ways to stay present instead of reacting immediately

That kind of work is different from just talking through patterns.

It’s something we specifically consider when matching you with a therapist.

If this is something you’ve been dealing with, you can read more in our latest blog or book a free matching call through the link in our bio.

Therapist Spotlight: Emilee Johnsen, ASWEmilee helps clients explore the patterns and coping strategies that shaped them...
04/09/2026

Therapist Spotlight: Emilee Johnsen, ASW

Emilee helps clients explore the patterns and coping strategies that shaped them, with curiosity and care.

Her approach is relational, trauma-informed, and grounded in helping you feel more in control of your life.

If you’ve been feeling stuck or disconnected, Emilee creates space for meaningful change at your pace.

Book a free matching call to get started.

Therapy can create a lot of clarity in the moment.What’s harder is knowing how to access that clarity when you’re back i...
04/06/2026

Therapy can create a lot of clarity in the moment.

What’s harder is knowing how to access that clarity when you’re back in your day-to-day life.

When stress shows up.
When your energy shifts.
When something small turns into something harder to manage.

A self-care plan extends that work into those moments.

It offers specific ways to respond when something comes up, grounded in your patterns, your needs, and the situations you move through.

When it’s developed with your therapist, it becomes easier to recognize what’s happening and choose a response that supports you.

If you’ve been wanting therapy to feel more connected to your daily life, this is worth exploring.

Read the full guest article through the link in our bio.

“Get better sleep.”“Take a walk.”“Put your phone away.”None of these are wrong—but they can feel vague when you’re deali...
04/03/2026

“Get better sleep.”
“Take a walk.”
“Put your phone away.”

None of these are wrong—but they can feel vague when you’re dealing with something specific.

The difference in therapy is that these ideas get shaped around you.

If your mind races at night, your plan might include a sensory wind-down routine.
If your energy crashes after social interactions, your plan might focus on recovery time and boundaries.

Self-care becomes more effective when it’s not just helpful in theory, but relevant in your actual life.

If you want to explore how to make self-care feel more realistic and supportive, you can read the full blog or book a free matching call through the link in our bio.

01/30/2026

We’re all for optimism—but real strength isn’t pretending everything’s fine. It’s learning how to stay grounded, hopeful, and honest when life gets heavy. If you’re tired of forcing a smile and ready for support that actually meets you where you are, we’re here.
Book a free matching call through the link in our bio.


Get to Know Our Therapist: Sydney Shaevel, LMFTSydney brings compassionate curiosity and thoughtful insight to her work ...
01/21/2026

Get to Know Our Therapist: Sydney Shaevel, LMFT

Sydney brings compassionate curiosity and thoughtful insight to her work — helping clients build deeper awareness and meaningful change one step at a time.

Swipe to read Sydney’s full bio and learn about the experience she brings to the room.

If something in her approach resonates with you, we’d love to help you take the next step. Book a free matching call — link in bio.

You don’t need more discipline.You need a nervous system that knows it’s allowed to stop.When achievement becomes surviv...
01/21/2026

You don’t need more discipline.
You need a nervous system that knows it’s allowed to stop.
When achievement becomes survival, therapy helps restore choice.
If you’re ready, book a free matching call through the link in our bio.

If rest feels uncomfortable, unreachable, or guilt-ridden, that’s often a sign something deeper needs tending to — not s...
01/19/2026

If rest feels uncomfortable, unreachable, or guilt-ridden, that’s often a sign something deeper needs tending to — not something to power through alone.

If you’re ready to explore that with support, book a free matching call through the link in our bio.


01/16/2026

Feeling emotionally drained instead of connected? That might be relational burnout and not just “stress.” 🧠💔

You deserve connection that feels safe and restorative. Let’s talk about how to restore your energy and rebuild relational capacity.

Book your free matching call — link in bio.

So many people mistake emotional exhaustion for falling out of love. 💔But relational burnout isn’t about losing care — i...
01/16/2026

So many people mistake emotional exhaustion for falling out of love. 💔

But relational burnout isn’t about losing care — it’s about being overwhelmed.
If connecting feels like work instead of nourishment, therapy can help you restore emotional safety and rebuild your capacity for connection.

Book your free matching call — link in bio.

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