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Kaufman, LCSW Making the decision to reach out for support or guidance isn’t easy. You might be going through a difficult life transition, experiencing relationship problems, or be overwhelmed and feel unable manage your stress. I understand how challenging it can be to move forward and make changes when you’re facing problems alone. Therapy can be a great opportunity to explore long-standing problems and to work through current life stressors in the safety of a nurturing, non-judgmental environment. Finding a therapist who feels like a good match is the first step. It’s crucial to find someone who has the skills to help people with the issues you want to work on in counseling, and most importantly, someone you believe you can form a trusting relationship with. Please explore my website to get a sense of my approach and whether it feels like a good fit to you. https://www.leahkaufmantherapy.com/individual-therapy daily 0.75 2025-01-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1618497259178-6XJGK9GR6YAVBQL5L519/20140301_Trade-151_012-2.jpg Individual Therapy for Adults https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1607694583486-2PQT0LQ193RL7MCB6DX4/20140228_Trade+151_0046.jpg Individual Therapy for Adults https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1607694644871-IC85FNH781UNZSZEGHDR/Aro+Ha_0428.jpg Individual Therapy for Adults https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1607638148090-Y6OFDI575CM3NQV732RJ/Large+JPG-Aro+Ha_0387.jpg Individual Therapy for Adults https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1607628784608-5D22G9GPLHDSAB2IXC2G/Large+JPG-Aro+Ha_0638.jpg Individual Therapy for Adults https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1589847743861-GWVMBPD7Z7WQRQL9IZZ8/Large+JPG-Aro+Ha_0380.jpg Individual Therapy for Adults https://www.leahkaufmantherapy.com/couples-therapy daily 0.75 2025-01-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62ba55d56c8a857de48cee1a/1656396541263-1Z75FC8USB4IUPKUCSXD/pexels-photo-40525-768x512.jpg Couples Therapy - COUPLES THERAPY If you are reading this, it is very possible you and your partner are experiencing relationship conflict and you are both feeling stuck. You may be frustrated and discouraged because you have tried to resolve your relationship problems on your own, but they do not seem to get better. When your attachment with your partner does not feel secure, it can cause significant distress. This distress can create painful cycles of interaction that are hard to break and can trigger anxiety, depression, loneliness, anger, and fear. The therapy I provide supports couples in creating and strengthening emotional bonds, which can lead to increased feelings of safety, security and closeness in both partners. I create a safe therapeutic environment, where my clients are able to communicate about difficult issues and establish a deep understanding of, and compassion for how their partner thinks, feels and reacts. I work with couples dealing with a wide range of issues including: Difficulty communicating Frequent conflict/fights Loss of emotional connection or intimacy Parenting concerns, including raising neurodiverse children Navigating differences in neurotypes (Examples: One partner is ADHD, the other is not. One partner is autistic, the other is ADHD) Sexual problems Distance in the relationship Stress stemming from fertility problems Difficulty adjusting to a life transition (move, job loss or change, birth of a child) Adjustment to becoming a blended family https://www.leahkaufmantherapy.com/my-approach daily 0.75 2025-05-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62ba55d56c8a857de48cee1a/1656396541838-4SW90OD0RCQIJ4J3QT5X/pexels-photo-94876-768x511.jpg My Approach - MY APPROACH I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who provides psychotherapy to individuals, couples, and familes. I offer telehealth, and in-person sessions in Larchmont Village and Culver City. I work with adults, young adults and teens on a weekly basis. In order to meet my clients’ specific needs, I offer both short and long-term counseling. I consider myself a Relational Therapist and it is most important to me to create a warm, attentive environment, so a strong connection can form. I believe that it takes both therapist and client actively working together to create a positive, productive experience. Therefore, during our sessions you can expect me to ask questions, to help you explore important themes, use humor, and to provide you with insights and reflections. I ask my clients to be active as well; sharing their experiences, creating therapeutic goals, thinking about the things we explore outside of session, and working toward taking action when it’s appropriate. Specialized Training (Completed): Mindful Self-Compassion Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy Neurodiverse Informed and Affirmative Therapy Emotional Freedom Technique (Tapping) Training (in Progress): "Neuro-Affirming Autism and ADHD Assessment," training and consultation through MindfulU Institute https://www.leahkaufmantherapy.com/resources daily 0.75 2025-05-27 https://www.leahkaufmantherapy.com/faqs daily 0.75 2023-01-12 https://www.leahkaufmantherapy.com/contact daily 0.75 2023-11-19 https://www.leahkaufmantherapy.com/home daily 0.75 2022-06-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9e44e143969e061c2ed8fa/1597176196847-DWX802R675NDDR8YJFWY/image-asset.jpeg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9e44e143969e061c2ed8fa/1597176222878-VNO4IURU4A6FKY574C29/image-asset.jpeg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1618497259178-6XJGK9GR6YAVBQL5L519/20140301_Trade-151_012-2.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1607694583486-2PQT0LQ193RL7MCB6DX4/20140228_Trade+151_0046.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1607694644871-IC85FNH781UNZSZEGHDR/Aro+Ha_0428.jpg Home https://www.leahkaufmantherapy.com/trauma daily 0.75 2024-02-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62ba55d56c8a857de48cee1a/1658806489251-IZTZ6PJC2W8LVVW0LIPB/unsplash-image-RXtjexm_lSg.jpg https://www.leahkaufmantherapy.com/about daily 0.75 2022-07-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9e44e143969e061c2ed8fa/1597176292246-T8PKSLRVAT8A5OFSMX85/image-asset.jpeg About - Hi, I’m Myhra Jones. 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You might be needing a safe space to retreat to, to work on finding or maintaining healthy, satisfying relationships. Individual psychotherapy can help you feel empowered and provide you with the skills you need to improve your life and restore your potential for happiness and overall well-being. I see my clients on a weekly basis so they can work on experiencing a reduction in distress, improved relationships, increased understanding of self, and healthier coping. The therapy I provide is LGBTQIA+ and neurodiverse affirming. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/62ba55d56c8a857de48cee1a/65e9c53c-68d1-4b55-b7d9-1b5e555f8043/pexels-photo-200322-1024x680.jpeg Individual Therapy for Teenagers - THERAPY FOR ADOLESCENTS Adolescence is such an important time for both emotional and physical development. Teens often struggle with navigating this tricky time of life where they are forming their identities and exploring who they want to be as adults. 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