Balance ◌ Growth ◌ Connection
Psychotherapy for Adults in Westlake Village
Balancing
Life with new symptoms, introducing tools to conquer new challenges and foster an improved sense of self.
Growing
New ways to live a fulfilled life, learning techniques to re-write your story and creating hope that your symptoms will improve.
Connecting
The strength to develop healthy coping strategies, the courage to stay present and the knowledge to feel empowered.
Hi, I’m Alissa. I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and I specialize in working with individuals dealing with Anxiety, Depression and Chronic Illness.
I’ll help you gain perspective, develop positive coping skills, have better connections and promote balance, with techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness and Compassion Focused Therapy. Thus, taking you down a path to create the best version of yourself. I have experience with children, adolescents and adults. This has enabled me to support those to better manage life stressors such as anxiety, depression, school issues, chronic illness and divorce.
My Approach
Life can be challenging and overwhelming to navigate alone. My role as your guide, supporter and educator is to help you through your journey of balance, connection and growth. The therapeutic relationship is collaborative, built around trust and openness about your feelings and experiences. My approach intertwines various approaches including Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Compassion Focused Therapy. Together we will build a solid foundation, develop positive coping strategies, strengthen connections and explore healthy communication patterns. I believe there is a strong connection between the mind and body and because of this, we may incorporate mindfulness practices throughout therapy including increased self-awareness, breathing exercises, meditation, movement and yoga. My goal of therapy is to restore balance within your life which will enable you to better manage the challenges that you face on a daily basis.
Mindfulness
The practice of non-judgmental awareness of the present moment, including awareness of ones thoughts, feelings and sensations. Thus, helping people to better control their thoughts, rather than being controlled by them.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
This therapy focuses on making connections between thoughts, behaviors and feelings. Through evidence based techniques and strategies you will develop alternative ways of thinking which lead to improved behaviors and positive feelings.
Narrative Therapy
We all have a story, these stories are based on our life experiences both positive and negative. These stories shape who we are and how we view ourselves. Together, let’s change your inner narrative and re-write your story.
Contact Me
Alissa Wedel, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
awedelmft@gmail.com
(805) 203-9353
2660 Townsgate Road, Suite 530
Westlake Village, CA 91361