Business Details
Strength-Based Psychotherapy Services in Los Angeles
Narrative Counseling Center has dedicated decades to providing strength-based psychotherapy services for individuals, couples, families, and groups in Los Angeles and California. Our approach centers on the belief that all people are inherently resourceful and experts on their own lives, with a vigilant focus on client agency guiding every therapeutic interaction. We specialize in creating contexts for positive growth through creative curiosity and collaborative engagement, addressing challenges such as depression, anxiety, grief, and life transitions. Our team brings extensive experience in narrative therapy, with specialized expertise in LGBTQ+ support, teen and family dynamics, and somatic integration.We maintain a commitment to social justice and cultural awareness, offering services that empower clients to reclaim agency and develop sustainable solutions. Our practice extends beyond direct therapy to include professional training, supervision, and global resource-sharing through reauthoringteaching.com. With multiple licensed therapists and specialized modalities, we provide comprehensive mental health support tailored to diverse client needs.
Services
Individual Therapy
Couple Therapy
Teen & Family Therapy
LGBTQ+ Therapy
Group Therapy
Highlights and features
- We offer decades of experience in narrative therapy and couples counseling
- Our approach prioritizes client agency and personal empowerment
- Specialized support for LGBTQ+ clients and cultural challenges
- Creative integration of somatic and mindfulness practices
- Collaborative team with academic and clinical expertise
Services
Individual Therapy
Our individual therapy sessions help clients overcome depression, anxiety, and life transitions through narrative practices. We focus on identifying personal strengths and developing sustainable solutions. Clients learn to separate themselves from problems and cultivate preferred life narratives.
Couple Therapy
Couple therapy addresses relationship challenges through collaborative dialogue and shared vision building. We help partners move beyond blame to rediscover mutual values and intentions. Our approach emphasizes respectful communication and co-creating relationship narratives.
LGBTQ+ Therapy
LGBTQ+ therapy focuses on navigating cultural challenges and affirming personal identities. We help clients develop resilience against societal pressures while cultivating empowering narratives. Our approach emphasizes understanding systemic influences on personal experiences.
Teen & Family Therapy
Teen and family therapy addresses generational dynamics through collaborative problem-solving. We help families develop shared visions while respecting individual perspectives. Our approach emphasizes building on family strengths to create positive change.
Group Therapy
Group therapy provides peer support through shared experiences and collective problem-solving. Participants benefit from diverse perspectives while maintaining individual focus. Our groups emphasize mutual empowerment and community-building narratives.
People
Charley Lang
Co-Founder & Director
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with decades of experience in narrative therapy and queer counseling. Director of Antioch University's Psychology Concentration and award-winning documentary filmmaker specializing in narrative approaches.
Lucy Cotter
Co-Founder & Therapist
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist combining artistic background with narrative therapy. Specializes in social justice issues and has taught at multiple universities while maintaining active clinical practice.
Scott Walker Ferrara
Therapist
Master's level therapist integrating somatic experiencing with narrative practices. Specializes in trauma recovery and creative exploration with diverse client populations under Charley Lang's supervision.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you specialize in?
We specialize in Narrative Therapy, focusing on client strengths and empowerment through collaborative, creative approaches.
Do you offer services for LGBTQ+ individuals?
Yes, we provide specialized support for LGBTQ+ clients addressing cultural challenges and identity affirmation.
What types of clients do you work with?
We serve individuals, couples, families, and groups with diverse needs including anxiety, depression, and life transitions.
Are your therapists licensed professionals?
Yes, our team includes licensed marriage and family therapists with extensive clinical experience.
Do you offer online counseling options?
Yes, we provide narrative online counseling services for clients throughout California.
What makes your approach different from traditional therapy?
We focus on separating people from problems and emphasizing personal agency rather than pathologizing clients.
