https://www.losangelestherapy.com/about daily 0.75 2021-09-29 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/60fa22bc7dc46f53a727c82e/t/615223cb32b6833e93db407f/1632773081232/los-angeles-therapy-about-2.png About - MEET SHAWDI SPENCER LCSW, FOUNDER IT ALL BEGINS WITH YOU. My concept of healing is to help my clients thrive rather than just survive. I am dedicated to helping clients effectively release and change negative core beliefs, undesirable patterns and resolve old issues that keep them from moving forward in individual or couples therapy. I assist to reduce shame in clients and empower them to re-write the story of their lives, past, present, and future. I will work with each client's pace, because ultimately the process of therapy is one that is as individualized as you are. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/60fa22bc7dc46f53a727c82e/t/614d5b4059f7225a21373702/1632772214294/therapy+office.JPG About - 2016 After working at multiple non-profit mental health centers and private therapy group practices in Los Angeles I decided to start my own private practice due to the lack of modern approaches and barriers to therapy. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/60fa22bc7dc46f53a727c82e/t/614faae0b479b276ec698999/1632772234379/unsplash-image-fZuleEfeA1Q.jpg About - 2020 During the height of the Pandemic I continued to provide stability for my clients in the most uncertain times in modern history. I provided therapy sessions via telehealth including video or phone sessions to maintain social distancing practices https://static1.squarespace.com/static/60fa22bc7dc46f53a727c82e/t/614e5dc38db10e38c5d7c7bc/1632525774469/unsplash-image-HPu7CIKZXrA.jpg About - 2021 Providing individual and couples therapy via online, telephone and in-person appointments. Open to new referrals while maintaining a full caseload https://static1.squarespace.com/static/60fa22bc7dc46f53a727c82e/t/61309214f1dffd4450d1a46b/1632773150950/tea+cup.JPG About I AM A LICENSED PSYCHOTHERAPIST BECAUSE IT PROVIDES ME WITH A DEEP SENSE OF SATISFACTION TO BE ABLE TO HELP OTHERS THROUGH CHALLENGING TIMES IN THEIR LIVES. From a young age, I was that friend that everyone sought out for advice. I earned my Master of Clinical Social Work with a concentration in mental health from the University of Southern California in 2015 and I have been in practice ever since. I focus on adults of any age, as well as elders over 65. I am allied with LGBTQ+, and those with HIV/AIDS, body positivity, and racial justice concerns. I provide both individual and couples’ therapy. I have extensive training in treating anxiety, depression, narcissistic abuse, marital/relationship issues, grief and loss, and trauma. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/60fa22bc7dc46f53a727c82e/t/615224dd47c3623a61e5f905/1632773382631/thearpy+side.JPG About I like to get at the underlying issues. With depression, for example, you can treat the symptoms, but depression doesn’t go away if you don’t understand the problems beneath the surface. I’ll dive deeper and ask what’s really making you depressed. Maybe it’s something from your childhood that you have never explored. I utilize evidence-based therapies to help people gain insight and mend any residual grief from previous painful events that may be impacting current thoughts, beliefs, and patterns of behavior. I integrate a variety of approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Problem Solving Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, psychodynamic, and mindfulness techniques. I strive to help you improve relationships with yourself and others. My treatment style is individualized and collaborative, while providing a warm, inviting space with the opportunity to self-reflect. I find that both challenge and encouragement helps individuals make optimal changes. I will work with you at your pace, because ultimately the process of therapy is one that is as individualized as you are. -Shawdi Spencer Psychotherapist, LCSW https://www.losangelestherapy.com/contact daily 0.75 2021-09-28 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/60fa22bc7dc46f53a727c82e/t/615235807b523f597ec9b321/1632777619360/los-angeles-therapy-contact.png Location/Contact - EASY PARKING WITH FREE ASSIGNED SPACED FOR CLIENTS Flexible options available for individual or couples therapy sessions: in person, online via a secure tele-health platform, or on the phone. Thanks to technological advances, we can serve clients who live anywhere in California. https://www.losangelestherapy.com/services daily 0.75 2021-09-28 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/60fa22bc7dc46f53a727c82e/t/61522de4f432335b44d27a23/1632776000392/los-angeles-therapy-services.png Services/fees TYPES OF THERAPY Attachment-based Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Culturally Sensitive Integrative Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Strength-Based Trauma Focused https://static1.squarespace.com/static/60fa22bc7dc46f53a727c82e/t/6152382ca092e50d01462d44/1632778300600/los-angeles-therapy-services.png Services/fees FEES 50-60 minute in person or Zoom session: $150 15-25 minute first consultation is free: $0 First therapy session is 25% off. Referral system: referrals for friends, family friends, etc.. provide a free session for current clients. $150 credit toward next session I do not accept insurance. For 50-60 minute sessions I will provide super bills for you to submit to your insurer. Covid note: I am vaccinated and can meet in person if you are vaccinated as well. I offer tele-health sessions for the unvaccinated or for convenience. https://www.losangelestherapy.com/blog daily 0.75 2021-09-27 https://www.losangelestherapy.com/blog/dating monthly 0.5 2021-09-27 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/60fa22bc7dc46f53a727c82e/t/6127258e6d46df1a38ade542/1629955486087/unsplash-image-4xChyRlbyWM.jpg Blog - DATING https://www.losangelestherapy.com/blog/hot-girl-summer monthly 0.5 2021-09-27 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/60fa22bc7dc46f53a727c82e/t/61230b6e4b9a75374193da0e/1630731208659/unsplash-image-7xfXMt_uRAw.jpg Blog - HOT GIRL SUMMER https://www.losangelestherapy.com/home daily 1.0 2021-10-03 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/60fa22bc7dc46f53a727c82e/t/6152158a3e63dc29bfe4bf94/1632769469320/therapy+kitchen.JPG Home - HEY! HOW ARE YOU? I REALLY WANT TO KNOW! I’m Shawdi Spencer. I’m a psychotherapist and I will welcome you warmly. Together we will get to the heart of the matter. I am not an oohhhh and ahhhh therapist. I will not tell you what you want to hear. In fact, I may push back. My goal is to help you become the best version of yourself. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/60fa22bc7dc46f53a727c82e/t/61521948d86ca74f6fd874b4/1632771450664/los-angeles-therapy-about.png Home - PSYCHOTHERAPY HAVE YOU BEEN TO THERAPY? If you haven’t, it may seem scary at first because there are so many therapists to choose from. And once you choose one, then what do you do? What is a session like… Do you need to bring anything… Do you have homework… Let us assure you, a therapy session here is like a great chat with your good friend. Most of our clients are sent to us by referral, so our friendly style, which can occasionally include calling you out on your own behavior that might be holding you back. We want to help you work toward being your best self. Below is a simple breakdown on how to start and the therapy process. So give me a call. https://www.losangelestherapy.com/instagram-ideas daily 0.75 2021-09-27