Addison Golden, LMFT
Welcome.
I am a Los Angeles based Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
I am here to listen and understand you to support you in re-establishing a sense of peace and safety. Psychotherapy is a space where you can explore all parts of yourself without judgement. My approach is integrative utilizing EMDR, attachment-based, IFS and mindfulness-based modalities. Offering curiosity and compassion as we reflect on your past, consider the future, and navigate the present. Our time together can help you deepen your relationship with yourself, others and the world around you. I deeply value the therapeutic relationship and see it as a vehicle for change.
We all have different needs in life and in therapy. You might be experiencing anxiety, perfectionism, trauma, self-esteem issues, or a life transition - this will be your space, your time, working towards your goals. I will see the best in you, while challenging you to look deeper into your patterns and the role you might play in them.
I understand the vulnerability and courage it takes to open up and the first step can feel daunting and scary. To start, we will explore what you are looking for in a therapist and see if it feels like we might be a good fit.
Individualized
Sessions will be tailored to your unique needs. I tend to incorporate mindfulness, breathing exercises, and practices you can implement outside of the psychotherapy space. This will be your time, working towards your evolving needs and goals. Together, we will determine how our therapeutic work will best serve you.
Approach
Intentional
Growth often comes with discomfort. Consistency is key to build the tolerance and trust in ourselves that allow us to be present and curious when challenging emotions arise. I strive to help you to know yourself at a deeper level, supporting you to embody your most authentic self.
Integrative
I draw from several modalities to guide our sessions, creating room for exploration and fluidity. I deeply believe in and value in the mind-body connection. I will support you in building awareness around how emotions show up in the body. My clients would say I am conversational, direct and informative.
