Dara Charlton, LCSW, CA | Psychotherapist

About Dara Charlton

Focus areas

Anxiety

Depression

Stress

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Counseling

Therapy

Couples Therapy

Psychotherapy

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Individuals

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Coaching

Culturally Sensitive

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Compassion Focused

Eclectic

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Jewish

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dara Charlton

Hi there, I'm Dara! I'm Dara Charlton, LCSW, with a Master's in Social Work from the College of Social Work. My expertise lies in helping people build healthier relationships with themselves and those around them. My work focuses on targeting ineffective behaviors, habits, and negative beliefs that hold you back from living the life you were meant to live. I believe in a collaborative approach to help clients reach their goals. I'm passionate about supporting people struggling with their relationship with food, everyday anxiety, depression, and narcissistic personality disorders. If you're interested in scheduling with me, please send an appointment request. **My approach** I help people who have experienced trauma and difficult life experiences heal, reconnect to a sense of safety within themselves, and find freedom to live fully without being paralyzed by the past. My goal is to help clients learn to ask for and receive what they need from others with courage and authenticity. **My focus** I focus on existential issues affecting everyday functioning and help clients explore their personal meanings and what may block them from living authentically. My training is in CBT and DBT, and I take a holistic approach to help clients feel supported, understood, and validated. With couples, I use components from the Gottman Method to foster communication and intimacy. **My communication style** Most people come to me during times of change when pain can no longer be hidden-a relationship, an eating disorder, a career change, or overwhelming feelings. I create a warm, accepting environment where clients gain understanding of their natural development-physical, mental, and spiritual. I help provide insight into behaviors and a path forward. **My journey to mental healthcare** I am originally from Los Angeles, born in Hollywood, and I came to realize we all have a story.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Hoarding Disorder

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Hoarding Disorder

Mood Swings

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - L.A. South

Education and training

College of Social Work, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1538172598

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What practice does Dara Charlton work with?

Dara Charlton works with Rula Health - L.A. South.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dara Charlton?

Dara Charlton frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Dara Charlton on their profile.