west LOS ANGELES · CaliforniaTherapy in West Los Angeles
Serving West Los Angeles in-person and through secure telehealth.
Therapy in west los angelesWest Los Angeles draws people who are intentional about how they live. There’s a culture here of wellness, self-awareness, and seeking depth. Many of the people I work with from West Hollywood have already explored yoga, meditation, breathwork, and somatic practices on their own. They’re not new to self-reflection.
But awareness alone doesn’t always shift the patterns underneath. You can understand your attachment style intellectually, track your nervous system responses with precision, and still feel stuck in the same relational dynamics — the people-pleasing, the over-functioning, the quiet resentment that builds when boundaries stay unspoken.
That’s where deeper therapeutic work comes in. Not surface-level processing, but the kind that reaches the nervous system directly, where anxiety, trauma, and relational patterns are stored and where real change takes root. If you’re ready for something more than self-care, I offer individual and group therapy in-person and online throughout California.
Meet EsmaI'm Esma Verma, LCSW
Esma Verma is a licensed psychotherapist and Brainspotting clinician offering individual and group therapy online for adults throughout California, including West Los Angeles and LA County. She works integratively with Brainspotting, IFS, and somatic approaches to support clients navigating anxiety, complex trauma, and attachment-related patterns.
Services
Depth-oriented therapy for people who are done with surface-level solutions.
Individual Therapy
One-on-one sessions tailored to your history, your nervous system, and your goals. We work at your pace — and we go as deep as you're ready to go. Anxiety, trauma, attachment, identity — we'll get to the root together.
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Brainspotting Group Therapy
A small, curated group experience that combines the depth of Brainspotting with the healing power of being witnessed. There's something that shifts when you realize you're not the only one carrying this.
Learn more →What I OfferTherapy Services in West Los Angeles
ServicesSpecialtiesServices Adult Individual Therapy · Brainspotting Group Therapy · Branspotting Intensives
Anxiety · Trauma · Attachment
modalitiesBrainspotting, IFS, somatic work, CBT — integrative, nervous-system-informed
flexible approachWeekly, Every Other Week, or As-Needed Sessions
“My therapeutic approach is one of wholeness. Rather than finding temporary relief of symptoms, I help clients find lasting growth and healing.”
Common questionsFAQ
How does therapy work for clients in West Los Angeles?
Online individual and group Brainspotting therapy is offered via secure telehealth, allowing you to work with me from West Los Angeles or anywhere in the greater LA area without the need to commute. My integrative approach, combining Brainspotting, IFS, and somatic practices translates seamlessly to video. In-person Brainspotting intensives are available at my West LA office, located at 11845 W Olympic Blvd, Suite 1250W, Los Angeles, CA 90064. These intensives are a popular choice for those traveling from out of state who want to engage in focused, in-depth work.
What does a first session look like?
We start by getting oriented. I want to understand what brought you to therapy now, what you’ve tried before, and what you’re hoping for. There’s no pressure to dive into anything deep right away. The first few sessions are about building a foundation so the work ahead feels grounded and paced well.
Do you also offer group therapy?
Yes. I run a weekly Brainspotting Group Therapy session online — no previous Brainspotting experience is needed. Group offers a steady space to slow down and process in the presence of others doing similar work. Some clients attend group weekly alongside occasional individual sessions; others do group only. Both are effective pathways.
Take the First StepReady to Stop Managing
and Start Healing?
You don’t need to have it all figured out. If what you’ve read resonates, you’re welcome to reach out through the contact form.