Ava McEachern

I specialize in therapy for:

• Black women and girls navigating stress, identity, and societal expectations

• BIPOC individuals facing intergenerational trauma, family pressure, and life transitions

• Kids and teensmanaging anxiety, identity development, and school or family stress

• Young adults and college students finding their voice and confidence in new chapters

• Women of color struggling with anxiety, depression, or low self-worth

• Individuals redefining themselves after major life or relationship changes

Whether you’re helping your teen build resilience or seeking support for yourself, I meet every client with empathy, cultural understanding, and genuine care.

My Areas of Expertise

• Therapy for Black women, girls, and teens in Los Angeles and throughout California

• Identity and self-worth therapy

• Life transitions therapy (college, relationships, career changes)

• Intergenerational trauma therapy

• Culturally responsive therapy for BIPOC communities

• Therapy for kids and teens navigating emotional regulation and self-esteem

These aren’t just professional specialties — they’re personal passions. I know what it means to carry the expectations of others while trying to stay true to yourself, and I help clients build the tools and confidence to live authentically.

My approach is collaborative, person-centered, and narrative-based, using a trauma-informed and intersectional lens. I believe healing starts with being seen, heard, and accepted exactly as you are.

I integrate:

• Humanistic therapy focused on empathy and non-judgment

• CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) for practical tools and coping strategies

• Narrative therapy to help you reclaim your story and define your own path

For kids and teens, I use creative, developmentally appropriate techniques — helping them express emotions safely, build self-esteem, and strengthen communication with caregivers.

Together, we’ll create a space where healing feels possible, confidence grows, and your story belongs fully to you.

I believe true healing begins when you feel safe to say the quiet parts out loud.

My personal experience with therapy began when I was just 13 years old. It was the first time I felt truly seen, supported, and safe to speak my truth. That early experience changed the way I saw myself — it helped me build confidence, self-advocacy, and direction.

Now, I’m passionate about helping Black women, kids, and young adults experience that same sense of empowerment. I understand what it means to live at the intersection of identity, culture, and expectation — and how therapy can help you move from survival to thriving.

Through warmth, honesty, and genuine connection, I help my clients find peace, purpose, and pride in who they are.

Individuals: $130

Families: $150

Limited sliding scale options and package discounts may be available
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