What kinds of individuals do we work with? All kinds… from individuals who feel depressed, anxious or simply dissatisfied with their lives but don’t know how to make the necessary changes, to individuals experiencing a difficult life transition or are grieving the loss of a loved one or relationship. As licensed professionals, we have the experience and knowledge to help you feel better in your life and relationships through our counseling, coaching, and communication training services.

Do you struggle with any of the following issues?

Depression

Stress, worry and anxiety

Repeating unhealthy patterns in your relationships

Being unable to achieve your ideal relationship or career

Feeling unmotivated, “stuck” and unfocused

Low self esteem and lack of confidence

Dissatisfaction with work, relationships, life

Difficulty communicating with loved ones, friends or coworkers

Difficulty feeling heard and understood in your relationships

Life transitions

Grief and loss

Individual counseling at Talk Works helps you overcome these and other issues so you can enjoy a rewarding life and fulfilling relationships. Our approach to individual counseling is directive and solution-focused. Talk Works therapists take an active role in your emotional healing. We help you identify obstacles to your happiness and emotional wellbeing and then provide you with tools for overcoming these obstacles. We believe that the therapy process should involve more than simply talking about past and present problems; it should be about finding solutions and making real and lasting changes in your life. Our goal is for you to flourish in the present and the future, regardless of what has happened in the past.

Coaching at Talk Works assists you to quickly and effectively gain control of your life and achieve your goals. Unlike many Life Coaches, the professionals at Talk Works are all licensed therapists. This means Talk Works coaching services are informed by clinical knowledge of the emotional issues that most frequently prevent individuals from achieving their goals and making necessary changes in their lives. Our coaching services will help you implement life management skills, clarify how you can achieve greater life satisfaction, and develop a clear course of action to meet your personal, relationship, and career goals. Coaching provides you with the structure, tools, guidance, and support necessary to be your best self.

Communication skills training can make you a strong, effective communicator at home and at work. Our communication skills training provides you with proven communication tools to use in your personal and work relationships. We perform an in-depth analysis of your communication style, identify what is not working for you, give you techniques to successfully communicate regardless of the topic or situation, and practice these new skills with you until you are ready to use them on your own. Topics covered include managing emotional reactivity, communicating when angry or upset, making conflict productive, communicating about sensitive or difficult topics, ensuring that you are heard and understood, and improving listening skills. Our communication training is typically a short-term process, consisting of 3 to 4 sessions, and can focus on communication in intimate relationships as well as in business and work-related settings.

Improving your life shouldn’t take years! We believe therapy and coaching don’t need to continue for years in order for you to feel healthy and happy. Our solution-focused approach to your growth and healing will help you feel better and make changes quickly. If you have questions about which type of service is right for you, please see the FAQ page or contact us.

Individual counseling, coaching, and communication skills training are offered in our Long Beach, Tarzana, and La Canada office locations or by phone. Please contact us with questions or to schedule an appointment.