Emily Eckstein, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Emily!

I help individuals unlock their potential and experience greater fulfillment through transformative healing experiences. I work with creatives, highly driven individuals, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community navigating identity, relationships, family building, and major life transitions.

My focus

I work with creatives here locally in Los Angeles, entrepreneurs, and highly driven individuals seeking to overcome roadblocks and step more fully into their potential. I also support members of the LGBTQIA+ community around dating, partnership, marriage, divorce, and expanding families.

My approach

My integrative approach draws from psychoanalytic, Narrative Therapy, and Gestalt Therapy alongside CBT, DBT, and ACT. This allows me to support deep emotional insight while offering practical tools to navigate relationships, creative blocks, career pressures, and periods of significant change.

My communication style

I create a warm, supportive environment where you feel heard and respected. My approach is humanistic and empathetic while also offering thoughtful directness that supports insight and growth. I believe humor and curiosity can help normalize many of life’s challenges.

My journey to mental healthcare

My journey began with art, where I developed a deep appreciation for creativity and personal exploration. This eventually led me to therapy, where I combine my creative background with a passion for helping people better understand themselves and build more authentic lives.

My goals for you

I take a collaborative approach to goal setting, identifying what feels most meaningful to you. Whether navigating relationships, creative blocks, or life transitions, I want you to leave sessions with greater clarity, direction, and practical steps forward.

Our first session

Our first session is an opportunity to begin understanding your story. We’ll explore your background, current challenges, and goals for therapy. Together we’ll identify what’s working well, where you want support, and begin creating a path forward.

I identify as...

Female
Biracial or Multiracial

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Attachment-based

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

Object Relations

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

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Focus populations

BIPOC

Body Positivity

Educators

First Generation American/Immigrant Parents

Gay

HIV/AIDS

Intersex

LGBTQIA+

Lesbian

Open Relationships/Non-Monogamy

Queer

Racial Justice

Recovery/12 Step Friendly

Sex Worker

Sex-Positive/Kink

Single Mother

Transgender

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Allied
Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Doctor of Psychology (PSYD) in Marriage and Family Therapy from California School of Professional Psychology, San Diego and a Masters of Arts (MA) Marriage and Family Therapy from California School of Professional Psychology, San Diego.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Emily Eckstein