Associate Marriage and Family Therapist | Associate Professional Clinical Counselor

Compassionate, Inclusive, and Evidence-Based Therapy for Children, Teens, Adults, and Families in LoCalifornia

Are you struggling with unresolved trauma, anxiety, emotional overwhelm, or relationship difficulties? Do you find yourself stuck in patterns of people-pleasing, low self-esteem, or constant stress? Working with the right therapist can make all the difference—and Helena Nyhart, Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) and Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC), is here to help.

At Embodied Wellness and Recovery, Helena offers virtual therapy for clients across California, including Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Pasadena, Burbank, and surrounding areas. She provides trauma-informed therapy for children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families, with a specialized focus on teen therapy, anxiety treatment, relationship counseling, and nervous system regulation.

A Holistic Approach to Mental Health Rooted in Neuroscience and Somatic Healing

Helena brings a warm, grounded presence and an integrative, client-centered approach to psychotherapy. She blends the latest research in neuroscience, attachment theory, and somatic therapy to help clients heal on both an emotional and physiological level. Her work emphasizes

Trauma Therapy: Supporting clients in processing complex trauma through a blend of somatic techniques, CBT, DBT, and mindfulness practices

Anxiety Treatment: Helping clients regulate anxious thought patterns, nervous system activation, and emotional reactivity

Teen Counseling: Specializing in adolescent identity development, family communication, and emotional support for anxiety, depression, and trauma

Relationship Counseling: Addressing attachment wounds, communication blocks, and intimacy challenges to support deeper connection

Whether you are a teen struggling with school stress, a parent overwhelmed by family dynamics, or an adult navigating past wounds and relationship patterns, Helena creates a safe space to do the courageous work of healing.