Tamala Takahashi

I am offering pro-bono sessions for those affected by the LA area fires. My specialties are neurodiversity, anxiety, and trauma recovery. -------------- Soon after being diagnosed with ADHD at age 49, I became an empty nester of three adult LGBTQ+ neurodiverse children. My previous career as a non-profit and professional development consultant was cut short by COVID, so I decided to go back to school and become a therapist with a focus on trauma recovery. My goal is to hold space for my client's experiences while they tend to past wounds and work towards growth. I understand how painful it can be to not be seen or understood. My aim is to help clients develop a sense of centered self and hope for the future. In our 50-min. sessions, I work collaboratively with my clients to identify areas of focus and the strategies that work best for them. Therapy goals are usually a combination of gaining clarity, self-awareness, self-compassion, and coping skills. When working with couples or families, communication skills are a significant part of the work as well. The specifics will look different for each client(s), but all sessions are built around the principles of acceptance, patience, and kindness. I am also mindful of the social, economic, generational, geographical, and cultural forces that clients live in and are influenced by. Using solution-focused, acceptance and commitment, and trauma-informed therapy approaches, my hope is to support clients while they work towards finding peace in their own sense of who they are. I look forward to hearing from you. You are not alone.