Therapist & Counselor in Silver Lake, CA
“If being hard on yourself worked, it would’ve already worked.”
Reaching out for therapy usually means something in your life needs care. It’s okay not to know exactly what that is or how to address it before we start. I’m Toby Barron, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW #89672) and counselor offering compassionate, trauma-informed therapy in Silver Lake. My office is a grounded, nonjudgmental space where we can talk openly about what’s bugging you and ultimately make a plan to work on it.
Most people don’t come to therapy because they’re in crisis. They come because something inside feels tangled, heavy, or quietly unresolved. Maybe certain patterns keep showing up in your relationships. Maybe your nervous system feels stuck on high alert. Maybe you just know there’s more to understand about yourself than you’ve had space for so far.
Toby Barron
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW #89672)
A Safe Place Where Understanding Comes Before Fixing
I work from a warm, human, curious place. Therapy tends to work best when there’s shared curiosity between client and therapist. As a client, being able to ask questions and not have all the answers right away can set a genuinely helpful tone. A relaxed, comfortable rapport doesn’t just make the process more pleasant. It tends to make it more productive.
From that place of curiosity, we work with practical tools drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and EMDR to help you understand and regulate your nervous system. Once we figure out what actually helps you manage your emotions, your relationships typically have more room to grow and heal.
Therapy isn’t about becoming a different person. It’s about understanding yourself more deeply, noticing and meeting your own needs, processing what you’ve been through, and making room for growth.
I Offer Both In-Person and Online Therapy in Los Angeles and Burbank.
Los Angeles
1910 Hillhurst Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(424) 835-0516
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Burbank
3808 W Riverside DR. Burbank, CA 91505 (213) 616-7366 Click for Directions
- Beverly Hills
- Culver City
- Glendale
- Hollywood
- North Hollywood
- Pasadena
- Santa Monica
- Sherman Oaks
- Studio City
- West Hollywood
Whether you’d rather meet in person near Silver Lake or connect through telehealth from anywhere in California, sessions are built around what actually works for your schedule and comfort.
Have Questions? I offer a Free 15-Minute Consultation.
Finding Support With an Empathetic Therapist in Silver Lake
As a therapist in Silver Lake, I offer a grounded, nonjudgmental space where we can talk openly about what’s weighing on you and begin untangling it together. Real life is complicated, and most people need a space where they don’t have to defend or minimize their pain to be taken seriously.
Areas of Expertise
Gender Affirming Therapy
Support for gender identity, gender dysphoria, and the emotional work of transition from a therapist who is a WPATH Full Member.
Trauma Therapy
PTSD, medical trauma, painful family dynamics, childhood trauma, and other unhealthy or painful relationship patterns.
Anxiety
General anxiety, social phobia, panic disorder, and obsessive-compulsive patterns.
Depression
Major depression, situational depression, and perinatal or postpartum depression.
LGBTQIA+ Affirming Therapy
A safe space for sexual identity, gender identity, and LGBTQIA+ relationships.
HIV/AIDS Counseling
Pre- and post-test support, stigma, self-acceptance, and relationship counseling.
Self-Esteem
Self-doubt, indecision, hypersensitivity to criticism, and approval-seeking.
EMDR Therapy
Support for trauma reprocessing, distressing memories, panic responses, and nervous system dysregulation with an EMDRIA-certified therapist.
Life Transitions
Employment Loss or Changes, Health Problems, Grief & Loss, Divorce/Breakups, Recovering from Unhealthy Relationships, Recovering from Narcissistic Abuse, etc.
Couples Therapy
Communication issues, emotional distance, infidelity, and other relationship challenges, worked through as a couple.
Explore Different Types of Therapy in Silver Lake. Make your mental health care a priority. Your quality of life matters.
Make your mental health a priority. Your quality of life matters.
What Working Together Looks Like
My therapy space is a place where you don’t have to perform, explain everything perfectly, or rush toward answers. I bring a thoughtful, grounded presence to our work, along with training in trauma-informed, attachment-based, and identity-affirming approaches. Sessions are collaborative and move at a pace that feels right for you.
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Initial Consultation
A brief, free 15-minute call so we can get to know each other and talk through what’s bringing you in.
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In-Person or Telehealth
Sessions can be held at my Silver Lake office or virtually, whichever fits your life.
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Time to Do the Work
Recovery isn’t a one-and-done process. It’s a process we move through together, one step at a time.
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Get Started Today
Reach out, and we’ll figure out together whether we’re a good fit.
Resources for Your Well-Being
Learn more about talk therapy and EMDR therapy and discover helpful insights on managing anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, and life challenges.
Frequently Asked Questions
No diagnosis is required to start psychotherapy. Many people seek therapy for relationship challenges, depression, anxiety, or navigating life transitions rather than a specific diagnosis.
I primarily work with LGBTQIA+ individuals, offering gender-affirming therapy for people exploring identity, navigating relationships, or coming out. I also provide affirming support for HIV/AIDS, anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem.
Online therapy can be just as effective as in-person sessions, especially with a strong therapeutic relationship. I offer telehealth for adults and couples throughout California, alongside in-person sessions in Silver Lake.
Yes. Sessions are confidential and follow the ethical and legal standards required of licensed mental health professionals, with a few legal exceptions related to safety. We can always discuss those exceptions openly.
It depends on your goals. Some clients come for short-term, focused support around a specific issue, while others stay longer for deeper personal growth. We check in regularly and adjust as needed.
I don’t bill insurance plans directly, but I provide a superbill you can submit for possible out-of-network reimbursement. I’m happy to walk you through what to ask your provider.