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WILA Welcome to the Wright Institute Los Angeles (WILA). We offer Affordable Therapy for everyday people.

03/18/2026

Meet WILA therapist Abby Palkowitz! She shares:

“‘Rivers know this: there is no hurry. We shall get there someday.’ -A.A. Milne

This quote reflects the heart of the therapeutic process. Trust and safety cannot be rushed; they require time, care, and patience.

When those elements are given space to breathe, the relationship becomes a meaningful container for discovery.

I believe that if we stay with the process together, we will get where we need to go.”

Learn more about Abby and her therapeutic style at the link in our bio!

Dr. Nancy Chodorow devoted much of her work to bridging the gap between the fields of psychoanalysis and sociology, part...
03/16/2026

Dr. Nancy Chodorow devoted much of her work to bridging the gap between the fields of psychoanalysis and sociology, particularly around theories of feminism and gender. Her research on mothering and how it impacts children’s gender and identity formation was particularly pioneering, born out of her dissatisfaction with the lack of existing literature on mother-daughter relationships.

This quote from Dr. Chodorow typifies her work and invites us to consider the ways in which parenting as a social role is uniquely psychological.

Parents, do you resonate?

03/13/2026

What if you could do this in addition to therapy, not instead of it?

Therapy at WILA is affordable, with patients paying 78% less than the average cost of therapy in LA. And we currently have NO waitlist! After intake, you can expect to be contacted by a therapist within a week.

Curious about adding therapy into your life? Reach out to us at our link in bio today to schedule an intake!

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03/12/2026

AI therapy can feel helpful, but is it helping? As the use of AI for therapy continues to grow in popularity, it is important to be curious about its potential impacts, both short- and long-term.

There are many reasons why people might turn to AI for therapy in a time of need; it’s often cheaper, more readily accessible, less vulnerable, and more appeasing than therapy with a human would be. But do these short-term benefits outweigh what is lost in the long-term? The challenges, the investments, the clinical judgments, the relationship with another human, etc.

Here, we offer a number of different perspectives on AI therapy from those in the field. But we also want to hear from you! Do you believe AI therapy is helping, overall?

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March is Women’s History Month! To celebrate, we’ll be sharing quotes from women in psychoanalysis throughout the month—...
03/06/2026

March is Women’s History Month! To celebrate, we’ll be sharing quotes from women in psychoanalysis throughout the month—starting with Dr. Karen Horney.

Dr. Horney devoted much of her work to exploring the roles of gender, culture/social environment, and interpersonal relationships on personality development and function. She also did specialized work on female psychology, something nearly unheard of in her time (the early 1900s).

This quote from Dr. Horney is reflective of a conflict within psychology, psychoanalysis, and psychotherapy that is still present today: Who (or what culture) defines what is normal vs. pathological?

03/05/2026

There are so many questions and issues around “being a man” in today’s world, and yet so few spaces where these things can be openly discussed. We aim to shift this paradoxical reality through our new process group for men: The Unspoken.

Whether you’re struggling with questions and concerns around masculinity, or with making connections with other men, or with simply understanding yourself, this group offers a unique opportunity for exploration within a community that gets it.

Interested? Contact WILA at (424)371-5191 x431 ; (424)371-5191 x417; or mensgroup@wila.org.
Want more info? Check out our link in bio.

Group facilitated by Gregory Bendau, PsyD (PSB94029140) and Martín Lasa, MSW (ACSW122827); under the supervision of Paul J. Gibbs, PhD, PsyD (PSY34056)

For anyone who needs a little bit of extra hope this Monday. Thanks to .michellechung
03/02/2026

For anyone who needs a little bit of extra hope this Monday.

Thanks to .michellechung

We know our weekend plans! 🪿Thanks for the laugh
02/27/2026

We know our weekend plans! 🪿

Thanks for the laugh

02/26/2026

There’s just one week left for participants to join the next cycle of WILA’s Trauma Group for Women. New cycles are only offered a few times each year, so if you’re considering this opportunity for yourself or someone else, we encourage you to take action today!

Contact WILA at (424)371-5191 x424 OR traumagroup@wila.org. Learn more about the group at our link in bio.

Group facilitated by Jennie Ostendorf, MSW (ASW122859) and Genevieve Winters, MFT Trainee; under the supervision of Dawn Tennenbaum, PhD (PSY32107)

Where can you place your attention and care to make this week feel meaningful?Original post from
02/23/2026

Where can you place your attention and care to make this week feel meaningful?

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02/20/2026

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02/18/2026

Meet WILA therapist Emily Forche, MA! She shares:

“Therapy can serve many different purposes from one person to another. It can be a place to tend to aspects of yourself or your experience that feel confusing, stuck, or hard to change. It can also be a space to explore new ways of relating to yourself, others, and the various systems we live within, while giving voice to the silent or left-behind parts of yourself. My work focuses on creating a safe and consistent space where one can grow the capacity to practice nonjudgmental curiosity, tolerate complex, often paradoxical, emotions, and develop the flexibility to engage in life more fully and richly.”

Learn more about Emily and her therapeutic style at our link in bio.

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11845 W Olympic Boulevard, Ste 505W
Los Angeles, CA
90064

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Monday 8am - 9pm
Tuesday 8am - 9pm
Wednesday 8am - 9pm
Thursday 8am - 9pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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