Business Details
Strength-Based Psychotherapy Services in Los Angeles
Narrative Counseling Center provides strength-based psychotherapy services rooted in Narrative Therapy principles. Our approach emphasizes client agency, resourcefulness, and collaborative exploration of personal narratives. With decades of combined experience, our therapists specialize in working with individuals, couples, families, and groups to address challenges like depression, anxiety, and relationship conflicts.We prioritize creative curiosity and social justice, offering tailored support for diverse populations including LGBTQ+ clients and creative professionals. Our team maintains active roles in education and training, contributing to global narrative therapy resources while delivering locally grounded care in Los Angeles.
Services
Individual Therapy
Couple Therapy
Teen & Family Therapy
LGBTQ+ Therapy
Group Therapy
Highlights and features
- We offer decades of experience in Narrative Therapy approaches
- Our practice maintains a strong focus on client agency and empowerment
- Specialized support for LGBTQ+ individuals and creative professionals
- We integrate artistic perspectives with therapeutic expertise
- Active contributors to global narrative therapy education and resources
Services
Individual Therapy
Our individual therapy sessions help clients overcome depression, anxiety, and life transitions through narrative exploration. We focus on identifying personal strengths and developing sustainable solutions. Sessions emphasize client expertise in their own lives while addressing work/life balance and grief management.
Couple Therapy
Couple therapy addresses relationship conflicts through collaborative dialogue and mutual understanding. We help partners move beyond blame to rediscover shared values. Our approach focuses on improving communication and rebuilding connection through narrative frameworks.
LGBTQ+ Therapy
Specialized therapy services address cultural challenges faced by LGBTQ+ clients. We help individuals and couples navigate identity exploration and societal pressures. Our practice creates safe spaces for developing empowering personal narratives and community connections.
Teen & Family Therapy
Family therapy sessions focus on improving intergenerational communication and resolving conflicts. We help families develop collaborative approaches to teen challenges while building on existing strengths. Our narrative approach reduces blame and fosters mutual understanding.
Group Therapy
Structured group therapy sessions provide peer support through shared experiences. We facilitate connections among individuals facing similar challenges while maintaining narrative therapy principles. Groups emphasize collective wisdom and community-building approaches.
People
Charley Lang
Co-Founder & Director
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with decades of experience in narrative therapy. Director of Antioch University's Psychology Concentration. Former director of California Family Counseling Center's Postmodern Therapy Program. Creator of HBO award-winning documentary 'Gay Cops: Pride Behind the Badge'.
Lucy Cotter
Co-Founder & Therapist
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in narrative approaches for creative professionals. Adjunct faculty at Antioch University with expertise in couples counseling and postmodern psychotherapies. Combines artistic background with therapeutic practice to help clients reframe personal narratives.
Scott Walker Ferrara
Therapist
Master's level therapist integrating somatic experiencing with narrative practices. Specializes in trauma recovery through body-based modalities. Twenty years experience in arts combined with clinical psychology training. Provides inclusive therapy for diverse gender identities and orientations.
Questions
What makes Narrative Therapy different from traditional counseling?
Narrative Therapy separates individuals from their problems, focusing on empowering clients to rewrite their personal narratives rather than viewing issues as inherent to their identity.
Do you offer online counseling options?
Yes, we provide narrative online counseling services accessible to California residents, maintaining the same collaborative approach through virtual platforms.
How do you approach working with LGBTQ+ clients?
We specifically address cultural challenges affecting LGBTQ+ individuals while creating safe spaces to explore identity and develop empowering narratives free from societal oppression.
What types of payment do you accept?
We accept major credit cards and offer sliding scale options. Please contact our office directly to discuss payment arrangements and insurance verification.
Are there specialized services for creative professionals?
Yes, our therapists work extensively with artists, writers, and performers, combining creative perspectives with narrative therapy approaches to address industry-specific challenges.
