Lemor tepper, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Lemor!

Feeling alone in your thoughts, like no one truly understands your inner world? I’m here to help you navigate anxiety, life changes, and overwhelming emotions with compassion and curiosity. My goal is to help you feel more connected to your inner strengths and move forward with a greater sense of grounding and empowerment.

My focus

I work with young adults and adults navigating anxiety, stress, life transitions, relationship challenges, and trauma. Many feel stuck or unsure how to cope with difficult emotions or unhelpful thoughts. Together, we create a plan that builds skills, fosters growth, and strengthens self-esteem and confidence.

My approach

I combine CBT with mindfulness and insight-oriented techniques to help you recognize unhelpful thoughts, manage intense emotions, and move through life’s stressors with more clarity and confidence. My approach is collaborative and strengths-focused, helping you build skills and tools that support growth, resilience, and a deeper sense of self.

My communication style

I approach clients with open and honest communication to build a supportive, trusting, and non-judgmental environment. I provide a space where you can feel comfortable being vulnerable, offering empathy, active listening, and curiosity. My goal is to help you feel understood and supported as we work together toward growth and insight.

My journey to mental healthcare

My therapy journey began while working with children, where I saw that beneath strong or oppositional behavior was a child longing to be seen, heard, and supported. Those experiences taught me that, at any age, we all desire to feel understood without judgment. To me, therapy is a space for healing, growth, and reconnecting with your true self

My goals for you

One of the biggest struggles when feeling stuck is not seeing the light at the end of the tunnel—feeling like things will never get better. Together, we will create attainable goals that focus on improving relationships, building healthy coping skills, and nurturing your self-worth and confidence as you move toward a more balanced, empowered life.

Our first session

The first session of therapy is the beginning of your healing journey. In a safe, warm, and non-judgmental space, I take time to learn about your strengths, values, dreams, and goals. Together, we explore what’s beneath the surface of your challenges while beginning to build tools that help you feel grounded, connected, and empowered.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White
Jewish

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Psychodynamic

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Attachment-based

Child/Parent Psychotherapy

Interpersonal

Motivational Interviewing

Narrative

Trauma Focused

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Minors
Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

USC PPO / EPO Plan
Aetna
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English, Hebrew

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from New York University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Lemor tepper