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Your Trusted Mental Health Counseling in Eagle Rock, CA
Serenity Professional Counseling is a dedicated mental health practice located in Eagle Rock, Los Angeles, offering personalized, evidence-based therapy for individuals, couples, families, and parenting skills. Founded on the Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) principle of acceptance versus change, the practice emphasizes empowering clients to embrace vulnerability, challenge unhelpful thought patterns, and develop effective coping strategies. With expertise in treating depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use disorders, and relationship issues, the practice combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), and Trauma-Focused CBT to foster self-awareness, emotional regulation, and resilience.The therapists approach prioritizes a nonjudgmental environment while guiding clients toward meaningful life changes, supported by specialized training in managing grief, loss, and life transitions. Clients benefit from tailored sessions that address both immediate challenges and long-term growth, with a focus on building healthier relationships and achieving emotional wellness.
Services
Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy
Family Therapy
Parenting Skills
Trauma Counseling
Substance Use Therapy
Grief Counseling
CBT Therapy
DBT Therapy
Anxiety Treatment
Highlights and features
- Personalized, evidence-based treatment plans tailored to individual needs
- Specialized expertise in trauma, substance use, and eating disorders
- Free 15-minute phone consultation to ensure a good therapist-client fit
- Focus on DBT principles for balanced emotional regulation and growth
- Experienced in working with military veterans and trauma survivors
Services
Individual Therapy
Individual therapy focuses on self-exploration, emotional regulation, and developing coping skills to address depression, anxiety, and trauma. Clients gain insight into unhealthy patterns, learn assertive communication, and build self-worth through personalized, evidence-based approaches. This service empowers individuals to achieve meaningful life changes and improved mental wellness.
Couples Therapy
Couples therapy addresses relationship challenges like communication issues, trust, and conflict resolution. Sessions help partners navigate life transitions, reduce resentment, and deepen emotional and physical intimacy through structured, goal-oriented strategies tailored to each couple's unique dynamics and needs.
Family Therapy
Family therapy improves communication, resolves conflicts, and strengthens relationships within the family unit. It addresses issues like grief, parenting challenges, and behavioral concerns, fostering empathy and understanding among family members to create a more harmonious and supportive home environment.
Trauma-Focused CBT
Trauma-Focused CBT helps children and adults process traumatic experiences, reducing PTSD symptoms and emotional distress. This approach combines cognitive and behavioral techniques to improve coping skills, enhance parental support, and promote healing through structured, age-appropriate interventions.
Parenting Skills
Parenting skills sessions equip caregivers with effective strategies to manage child behavior, communicate empathetically, and foster healthy development. The service addresses challenges like discipline, emotional regulation, and supporting children through trauma or life transitions using evidence-based techniques.
People
Maggie Wilhelm
Psychotherapist
Maggie Wilhelm is a licensed psychotherapist specializing in evidence-based therapies for mental health, trauma, and relationship issues. With certifications in CBT, DBT, and trauma-focused approaches, she empowers clients to achieve emotional wellness through personalized, compassionate care.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
We offer individual, couples, family therapy, and parenting skills sessions, specializing in depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship issues using evidence-based methods.
Do you accept insurance?
No, we do not accept insurance. Payments can be made via credit card, Venmo, or IVY Pay.
Are there package deals for multiple sessions?
Yes, discounted packages are available when paid in advance for multiple sessions.
What is your cancellation policy?
Details about cancellation policies and payment practices are included in our intake forms for review before appointments.
Can I schedule a free consultation?
Yes, we offer a free 15-minute phone consultation to determine if we are a good fit for your needs.
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
We use evidence-based methods including DBT, CBT, IPT, Trauma-Focused CBT, and Seeking Safety tailored to individual client needs.
Reviews (1)
Mishka Kimball
Jul 06, 2020
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I've had the honor and pleasure to know Maggie for the last 4 years both personally and professionally. Maggie is an absolute gem in the field of mental health and wellness. She is genuine, warm, caring, and puts her heart and soul into her work. She is also a highly skilled therapist, trained in many evidenced based practices and able to truly hold space for her clients. As a colleague, Maggie is always ready to help and support her peers and her authentic and empathic demeanor makes it incredibly easy to get to know her and love her. I highly recommend Maggie as your therapist and coach. You
