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psychotherapy

that reflects your reality

OUR WHY

​At Therapy UnScripted, your therapist is an active participant in the work — not a silent observer. We draw from evidence-based approaches, but we don’t hide behind clinical jargon.

 

We stay present to what’s actually happening in the room, adapting thoughtfully as the work takes shape — because transformation doesn't happen in theory.

 

It unfolds in the room with a trusted therapist — unscripted.

“There is no greater agony than bearing
an untold story inside you.”
-Maya Angelou
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OUR SERVICES

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INDIVIDUAL

THERAPY

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COUPLES COUNSELING

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FAMILY

THERAPY

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YOUTH COUNSELING

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ONLINE

TELEHEALTH

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EMDR TRAUMA TREATMENT

Specialties we are known for:

Services provided in English, Spanish & Farsi.

ON FINDING YOUR IDEAL THERAPIST

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Research consistently points to two forces that matter most in a successful therapeutic journey. The first is a client's motivation for change—and if you’re here, that's a sign you're ready to put in the work to build something different for yourself.

The second is the quality of the therapeutic relationship itself— that feeling of being genuinely understood—not only clinically, but on a human level. That’s why it's important you find a therapist who thinks like you, looks like you, loves like you and experiences the world as you do. Because when that kind of connection exists, the work deepens. Those shared experiences affirm that are no longer alone in this journey.

 

Every clinician at Therapy UnScripted is chosen not only for their professional training, but also for the lived experience they bring into the room. You deserve a clinician who will not only support you in processing your emotions, but a human being who will laugh with you, cry with you, collaborate with you easily. We understand you...because we are you.

 

That radical and connected authenticity is the cornerstone of the type of care we offer here—and we look forward to connecting you with your forever therapist!

-Professor Michael Anthony Nalepa, LMFT

          Therapy UnScripted, Clinical Director

OUR CLINICIANS

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To help you connect beyond credentials, each therapist shares Three Truths, No Lies—a glimpse into the human behind the work. Sometimes, it’s those small, authentic details that make a therapist feel familiar before you ever meet. We encourage you to explore each profile and trust your instinct—because the work begins with fit.

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MICHAEL ANTHONY NALEPA​

Licensed Psychotherapist

  • Former Reality TV Executive

  • Failed 2000's Popstar

  • "Neurospicy" MENSA Member

LMFT, BBS 101240                (he/him)

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TEDDY GOYER

Licensed Psychotherapist

  • Foster Parent

  • Former Theatrical Stage Manager

  • Neurodiversity-Affirming Expert

LMFT, BBS 146919         (they/them)

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LEIGH WAKEFORD

Associate Psychotherapist

  • Couples & Relational Fanatic

  • Artistically & Theatrically-Minded

  • Incognito South African / American

AMFT, BBS 145295               (he/him)

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Lola Anderson

Associate Psychotherapist

  • Loves Astrology & Human Design

  • Diagnosed Autistic at Age 37

  • Decolonizing & Deconstructionist

ACSW, BBS 132079             (she/her)

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RESHANA WATSON

Licensed Psychotherapist

  • Retired HBCU College Athlete

  • Karaoke Enthusiast 

  • LA Times Relationship Expert

LMFT, BBS 147131                 (she/her)

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MARA HESED

Associate Psychotherapist

  • Mom to 2 Kids & a Cat

  • Triple Threat Fine Artist

  • Yoga & Meditation Instructor

AMFT, BBS 153162               (she/her)

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NUALA SCHOEN

Associate Psychotherapist

  • Farm College Graduate

  • Former Massage & Yoga Therapist

  • LGBT/ENM Couples Specialist

AMFT, BBS 149797         (they/them)

CONTACT US

Not sure which Therapy UnScripted therapist is the best fit?

Message us below for a free consultation.

We’ll personally match you with an expert clinician who specializes in your needs and goals.

LOCATIONS

         Los Angeles    4221 Wilshire Blvd

North Hollywood    10999 Riverside Drive

     San Francisco     489 Castro Street

       Palm Springs     1221 N. Palm Canyon Drive

           

           All Therapists Available Online.​​

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“Life is not about finding yourself.
It's about creating yourself."
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TherapyUnScripted.com  |  4221 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 290-24, Los Angeles, CA 90010  |  323-577-4288

All AMFT Associate Psychotherapists are supervised by:
Michael Anthony Nalepa, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, BBS 101240 & Patrice Bone, LMFT BBS.

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