Counseling Services
Highland Park, California
“Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare.” - Audre Lorde
Individual Therapy
Our skilled therapists provide a warm, non-judgmental space where you can explore your emotions, experiences, and challenges at your own pace. We draw from a range of integrative and trauma-informed care to support your healing in ways that honor both your history and your hopes for the future.
We understand that emotional well-being is not only personal but also shaped by larger social, cultural, and systemic influences. In therapy, we hold space for the full complexity of your experience—whether you’re navigating past trauma, present stress, or relational pain.
Our goal is to help you build a deeper sense of self-awareness, reconnect with your body and inner wisdom, and develop tools that support emotional resilience, stronger relationships, and a more grounded, fulfilling life.
Relationship Therapy
In therapy, we’ll work together to strengthen your emotional bond by fostering secure attachment, improving communication, and creating space for each of you to feel seen and supported. Our work is grounded in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), a research-backed, attachment-based model that helps partners identify and shift negative patterns that lead to conflict or disconnection.
Rather than focusing solely on surface-level problems, EFT gets to the heart of what’s happening emotionally—helping couples recognize underlying needs, reduce reactivity, and cultivate more responsive, loving interactions. This approach has been shown to be effective across diverse relationship structures, including monogamous and consensually non-monogamous partnerships, and supports long-term healing, resilience, and intimacy.
Adolescents & Teens
We offer a developmentally attuned and creative approach to therapy for children, teens, and families, using play, expressive arts, narrative work, and somatic practices to help young people explore their emotions in ways that feel safe and engaging.
Our therapists specialize in supporting neurodivergent youth, highly sensitive teens, and those struggling with anxiety, depression, identity questions, grief, or trauma. Therapy provides a space to express themselves, build self-awareness, and learn tools to navigate life with greater confidence and resilience.
We also recognize the importance of family relationships. When helpful, we collaborate with caregivers to repair communication, strengthen connection, and support healing at home. Our goal is to help your child or teen feel seen, supported, and empowered as they grow into themselves.
Investment
Individual Sessions
Licensed Rates: $195-$250
Associate Rates: $150-$185
Couple & Family Sessions
Licensed Rates: $225-$275
Associate Rates: $185-$200
Rates: Our clinicians offer services at varying fee levels based on their licensure status and years of clinical experience. We aim to provide options that reflect different levels of experience, from associate therapists under supervision to seasoned licensed clinicians.
Sliding Scale: As a client, you have the opportunity to discuss your circumstances with your therapist, who will consider the sliding scale option based on their availability and your individual needs. We encourage you to communicate openly with your therapist if you require assistance.
Insurance: We do not accept insurance at this time. However, we can provide a weekly or monthly statement as an out-of-network provider which you may be able to submit for some PPO health insurance plans. Your counseling services may also be eligible for reimbursement through medical spending or health care savings accounts. Please check with your health insurance plan prior to our first session to determine if out-of-network services can be reimbursed.
Good Faith Estimate (GFE): You have the right to receive an estimate explaining how much your medical care will cost. Click HERE to learn more.
Starting therapy is both an emotional & financial investment.
NELA Therapy offers a free 15 minute consultation to help you decide if we are the right fit for your therapy needs and ask any questions you have about our approach.
We are here to support you every step of the way.